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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
- Using a suitable jack, raise the trailing arm.
- Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt.
- To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
- Carefully lower the trailing arm and remove the jack.
- Remove and discard the upper arm inboard bolt and remove the upper arm.
- To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear camber. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
Position the shock absorber as necessary to remove the upper arm.
CAUTION:
Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 395 mm (15.55 in).