Removal and Installation
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.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB .
- Remove the 3 brake disc shield bolts and remove the brake disc shield.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 wheel spindle bolts and remove the wheel spindle.
- To install, tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.