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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1316 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLOWER ARMINSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Lower Arm: Installation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower arm and loosely install the new front and rear lower arm bolts.
- Remove the jackstand.
- Position the wheel knuckle on the lower ball joint and install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Position a floor jack under the lower ball joint and raise it until the previously recorded ride height is achieved.
- Tighten the lower arm forward bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower arm rearward bolt to 150 Nm (110 lb-ft).
- Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.