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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 323 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONWHEEL KNUCKLEINSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Wheel Knuckle: Installation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the wheel knuckle and install the 2 strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Position and align the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
- Install the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
- To install, tighten to:
- 70 Nm (52 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 9/2005)
- 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 9/2005)
- To install, tighten to:
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Position the tie rod-end into the wheel knuckle and install the tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut and a new cotter pin.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Using a suitable half shaft installer, insert the half shaft into the wheel hub.
- Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
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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.