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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number, or an equivalent part, must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

    All vehicles 

  1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
    Fig 1: Identifying Distance From Center Of Hub To Lip Of Fender
    G03988340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-knuckle nut and bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
  4. Loosen the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt and allow it to swing down.
    • Tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
  5. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the toe link.
    Fig 2: Detaching Wheel Speed Sensor Harness From Toe Link
    G04655323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Index-mark and loosen the toe link-to-subframe nut.
    • To install, tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Loosening Toe Link-To-Subframe Nut
    G04655324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle nut and bolt and allow the toe link to swing down.
    • To install, tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).

    8. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  8. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb-ft).

    9. All vehicles 

  9. Remove and discard the knuckle-to-lower arm bolt.
    • Front wheel drive (FWD) - To install, tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb-ft).
    • All wheel drive (AWD) - To install, tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
  10. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt.
    • FWD - To install, tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
    • AWD - To install, tighten to 105 N.m (77 lb-ft).
  11. Remove and discard the lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
    • FWD - To install, tighten to 125 N.m (92 lb-ft).
    • AWD - To install, tighten to 133 N.m (98 lb-ft).
    12. NOTE:
    1. Always install new suspension fasteners.
    2. Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the removal procedure (curb height).
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  13. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT -- REAR .
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