Item 20: Trailing Arm Bushing Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the special tools, remove the trailing arm bushing.
- Using a suitable calibrated telescoping micrometer, measure the trailing arm bushing bore. If the measurement exceeds the specification, install a new rear axle assembly.