Ford - Taurus X - Workshop Manual - 2008 - 2009

SUSPENSION—REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR FORD: 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle 2008-2009 Taurus X, Taurus ISSUE Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle, Montego, 2008-2009 Taurus X, Taurus and Sable front wheel drive vehicles may exhibit inner edge tire wear caused by excessive negative rear camber. TSB 10-2-13 MERCURY: 2005-2007 Montego 2008-2009 Sable 6. Unbolt and separate the lower arm from the wheel knuckle, refer to WSM, Section 204-02. Discard the fastener. 7. Remove the welded nut from the lower arm-to-wheel knuckle using a cutting/grinding wheel. The nut is located on opposite side of the bolt outlined in (Figure 1). After the nut has been removed, proceed to Step 8. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Inspect the vehicle undercarriage for any indication of body or suspension damage. a. If vehicle has body or suspension damage, discontinue this procedure and follow normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics. b. If vehicle does not have body or suspension damage, proceed to Step 2. 2. Measure vehicle ride height and wheel alignment. Refer to WSM, Section 204-00. a. If rear wheel camber is within specification, discontinue this procedure and follow normal WSM diagnostics. b. If rear wheel camber is out of specification, proceed to Step 3. 3. Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove the rear wheel and tire from the side which the camber reading is out of specification. Refer to WSM, Section 204-04. 4. Unbolt the rear stabilizer bar brackets and position the stabilizer bar aside. Discard the fasteners. 5. Unbolt and separate the trailing arm from the wheel knuckle and position aside. Refer to WSM, Section 204-02. Discard the fastener. Figure 1 - Article 10-2-13 8. Enlarge both bolt holes in the lower arm to 3/4″ (19 mm) using a step drill or equivalent. (Figure 2) Figure 2 - Article 10-2-13 NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources. Copyright  2010 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date February 2, 2010 PAGE 1 TSB 10-2-13 (Continued) 9. After enlarging the bolt holes, measure the distance from each hole to the outer and bottom edge of the arm. If the distance is equal to or greater than 13/64″ (5 mm), proceed to Step 10. If the distance is less than 13/64″ (5 mm), replace the lower arm. (Figure 3) 14. Check the rear wheel camber to ensure it is within specification. Adjust rear wheel toe to specification. Refer to WSM, Section 204-00. PART NUMBER W712743-S439 W707243-S441 5F9Z-5A649-TR 5F9Z-5A649-TL 7F9Z-5A649-TR 7F9Z-5A649-TL Figure 3 - Article 10-2-13 10. Repaint any bare metal areas. 11. Assemble the lower arm to the wheel knuckle with a new bolt and nut. 12. Push inward on the lower wheel knuckle while tightening the new bolt and nut to 96 lb/ft (130 N•m). 13. Assemble the trailing arm, stabilizer bar and wheel(s) using new fasteners. Refer to WSM, Section 204-02. NOTE ALL FINAL FASTENER TORQUES SHOULD BE MADE WITH SUSPENSION AT CURB HEIGHT. PAGE 2 PART NAME Bolt Nut Right Hand Lower Arm Or Before - 5/1/2006 Left Hand Lower Arm Or Before - 5/01/2006 Right Hand Lower Arm Or After 5/1/2006 Left Hand Lower Arm Or After 5/1/2006 - Built On Built On - Built On Built On WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part. OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME MT100213 Use SLTS Operations If Actual Available; Claim Additional Time Diagnosis Or Labor Performed As Actual Time DEALER CODING CONDITION BASIC PART NO. CODE 5560 07