Upper Arm: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Use only liquid soap, if necessary, to lubricate the bushing. Do not use any other types of lubricants or damage to the bore or bushing may occur.
NOTE: Make sure the bushing bore on the subframe is clean and free of foreign materials. To aid in installation, a small amount of liquid soap may be applied to the outer diameter of the bushing.
1. Position the upper arm rear bushing into the bushing bore from the rear of the subframe and, using the Forcing Screw and Adapter, install the bushing into the subframe.

   Use the opposite side bushing as a guide to install the bushing to the correct depth in the subframe.

Fig 1: Using Special Tools To Install Bushing Into Subframe
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

AWD vehicles 

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the nut at this time or incorrect clamp load or bushing damage may occur.
2. Position the upper arm into the forward bushing bore and into the rear bushing, then position the upper arm onto the wheel knuckle ball joint stud and install the ball joint nut.
   • Tighten the new nut until snug.

FWD vehicles 

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolt at this time or incorrect clamp load or bushing damage may occur.
3. Position the upper arm into the forward bushing bore and into the rear bushing, then position the upper arm onto the wheel knuckle and install the upper arm-to-knuckle bolt.
   • Tighten the new bolt until snug.

All vehicles 

4. Loosely install the new upper arm-to-subframe rear bolt.
NOTE: The upper arm height setting is measured from the top of the subframe to the bottom of the upper arm.
5. While an assistant holds the upper arm, adjust it to the correct height. Refer to the table below for correct upper arm height setting specifications.

   Vehicle	Upper Arm Height Settings
   Taurus X Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	163 mm (6.4 in)
   Taurus/Sable FWD	147 mm (5.7 in)
   Taurus X All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	158 mm (6.2 in)
   Taurus/Sable AWD	138 mm (5.4 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Arm Height Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Tighten the upper arm-to-subframe rear bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
7. While an assistant holds the upper arm in the center of the bushing bore, use the Bushing Remover/Installer and the Ball Joint Separator to install the upper arm front bushing into the subframe.
Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Install the forward upper arm bushing to the correct depth in the subframe. Use the opposite side bushing as a guide.
Fig 4: Installing Forward Upper Arm Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Install the upper arm-to-subframe front bolt.
   • Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

AWD vehicles 

10. Tighten the upper arm ball joint nut to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

FWD vehicles 

11. Tighten upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).

All vehicles 

12. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
13. Install the rear subframe. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM article.