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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 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the lower arm and loosely install the cam bolt and nut.
  2. Position the steering gear and install the gear studs.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  3. Install the 2 steering gear nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  4. Install the 3 lower arm bushing bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  5. Loosely install the lower arm cam nut.
  6. Loosely install the shock absorber lower nut and flag bolt.
  7. Install the lower ball joint nut.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  8. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
  9. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire assemblies, tighten the lower arm cam bolt and nut to 235 Nm (173 lb-ft).
  10. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire assemblies, tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 235 Nm (173 lb-ft).
  11. If a new lower control arm is being installed, tighten the bushing retaining nut to 175 Nm (128 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 1: Bushing Retaining Nut
    GF0013828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.
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