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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1521 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLOWER ARM - REARNOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Lower Arm - Rear: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| Adapter for 204-592 204-592/1 |
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| Separator, Ball Joint 204-592 |
ITEM DESCRIPTION
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3079 LH/3078 RH | Lower arm (rear) |
| 2 | 3C499 | Lower ball joint nut (rear) |
| 3 | W500752 | Rear lower arm-to-subframe bolt |
| 4 | 999581222 | Washer |
| 5 | W520416 | Subframe bracket-to-subframe nut (2 required) |
| 6 | 5A552 | Subframe bracket-to-subframe washer (2 required) |
| 7 | 3B155 LH/3B154 RH | Subframe bracket (2 required) |
| 8 | 3C496 | Subframe bracket-to-body bolts (4 required) |
| 9 | 5E212 | Catalytic converter |
| 10 | W705443 | Catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts (2 required) |
ITEM DESCRIPTION
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3R827 | Steering column shaft bolt |
| 12 | 3C611B | Steering column shaft-to-dash seal |
| 13 | 5801691 | Lower steering column shaft joint cover nut (2 required) |
| 14 | 3C611A | Lower steering column shaft joint cover |
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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.