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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 598 (SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION)GENERAL PROCEDURESCASTER ADJUSTMENT - FRONT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Caster Adjustment - Front
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Caster Adjustment - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If caster adjustment is necessary to resolve a vehicle alignment issue, then installing a revised upper control arm(s) is an acceptable method. This procedure should not be routinely performed with all alignments and only after all other possible sources have been inspected and corrected as necessary.
- Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the caster.
- Use the following table and the measurements taken in Step 1 to determine which front upper control arm should be installed.CASTER SPECIFICATION
Part Number Degree of Change 3084 RH + 0.4 degree 3084 RH - 0.4 degree 3091 LH + 0.4 degree 3091 LH - 0.4 degree - Install a revised front upper control arm(s) as necessary. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
- Recheck the front caster settings and adjust as necessary.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT .
NOTE:
The revised upper control arms have the same base part number but they are identified by the amount of caster they change (i.e. + 0.4 degrees or - 0.4 degrees)
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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.