Strut removal and replacement 99 Taurus lx

1. Loosen front strut upper mount nuts. 2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel and tire. 3. Remove wheel hub nut. Do not discard wheel hub nut at this time. 4. Remove front brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside. Support brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanics wire. 5. Remove brake disc screw, then thread a M10 bolt into brake disc removal hole and tighten to press disc off hub. 6. Remove tie rod end nut, then separate tie rod from wheel knuckle. No special tools are required to separate tie rod from front knuckle; use a mallet to loosen joint. 7. Remove stabilizer bar link upper nut. 8. Detach wheel speed sensor harness from strut. 9. Remove wheel speed sensor from wheel knuckle. Position wheel speed sensor aside. 10. Remove lower ball joint nut, using a crowfoot wrench. Use hex-holding feature to prevent stud from turning while removing nut. 11. Push lower control arm downward until ball joint is clear of wheel knuckle. Use care when releasing lower control arm and knuckle into resting position or damage to ball joint seal may occur. 12. Press halfshaft from wheel bearing and hub, using a suitable front wheel hub remover. Support halfshaft in a level position. Do not allow halfshaft to move outboard. Overextension of CV joint may result in separation of internal parts, causing failure of halfshaft. 13. Remove upper strut mount nuts. 14. Remove wheel knuckle and strut and spring as an assembly. 15. Remove strut to wheel knuckle nut and flag-bolt. 16. Separate strut and spring assembly from wheel knuckle. 17. Reverse procedure to install, noting following: a. Wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within specified time or damage to components can occur. b. Torque lower strut bolt to knuckle to 129 ft. lbs. c. Torque lower ball joint to knuckle to 148 ft. lbs. d. Torque wheel speed sensor to knuckle to 133 in. lbs. e. Torque stabilizer bar upper link to 111 ft. lbs. f. Torque previously removed hub nut to 258 ft. lbs; to seat halfshaft. g. Torque new hub nut to 258 ft. lbs. h. Torque upper strut mount nuts to 46 ft. lbs. i. Torque wheel lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs.

Remove tire, brake caliper, rotor, and abs sensor. Remove complete steering knuckle with hub, rotor sensor, splash shield, and bearing with seals from tie rod, strut, and ball joint. Take complete steering knuckle with hub, rotor sensor, splash shield, and bearing with seals to auto machine shop to have old bearing and seals, and rotor sensor with hub pressed out and new bearing and seals, and rotor sensor with hub pressed in. Don't forget the splash shield that fits between the the steering knuckle and rotor sensor with hub. Reassemble in reverse order. Pay special attention to abs wheel speed sensor specifications. Any further help: [email protected].

Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the front axle hub nut.
3. Disconnect the front stabilizer link from the strut.
4. Disconnect the speed sensor (with ABS).
5. Remove the front brake caliper and rotor.
6. Disconnect the tie rod end.
7. Remove mounting bolts and nut and separate the lower control arm from the ball joint.
8. Using a plastic hammer separate the front axle shaft from the hub.
9. Remove the 2 mounting bolts from the strut. Remove the knuckle and hub assembly.
10. Remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle.
11. Remove the axle hub snap ring from the knuckle.
    
    
12. Remove the axle hub from the hub bearing using special tool 09520-00031 or equivalent hub puller.
13. Remove the inner race from the axle hub using special tool 09950-40011 or equivalent puller.
14. Remove the dust shield from the knuckle.
15. Remove the axle hub bearing from the knuckle using special tool 09520-00031 or equivalent and a press.

To Install:

1. Install the axle hub bearing on the knuckle using special tool 09950-600020 or equivalent and a press.
2. Install the dust shield on the knuckle with 3 mounting bolts.
   • Tighten 73 in-lb (90 Nm).
3. Install the axle hub on the knuckle using special tool 09950-600010 or equivalent and a press.
4. Install the axle hub snap ring.
5. Install the lower ball joint on the knuckle.
   • Tighten the ball stud castle nut 76 ft-lb (103 Nm).
6. Install a new cotter pin.
7. Install the knuckle on the strut with the 2 nuts and bolts.
   • Tighten 162 ft-lb (220 Nm) (except '03-'04) 113 ft-lb (153 Nm) ('03-'04).
8. Lift the knuckle and hub assembly over the axle shaft and into the hub splines.
9. Install the lower control arm on the lower ball joint.
10. Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle.
11. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut.
12. Install the front rotor and brake caliper to the knuckle.
    • Tighten the 2 caliper bolts 79 ft-lb (107 Nm).
13. Install the ABS sensor if equipped.
14. Install the front axle hub lock nut.
    • Tighten 159 ft-lb (216 Nm) and stake the lock nut.
15. Check the axle hub backlash and run-out.
16. Install the front wheel.
17. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

1. Raise and support the vehicle safely. Place jackstands under the frame, then lower the vehicle slightly to allow the control arms to hang free.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Insert a drift punch into the caliper and rotor vanes to prevent the rotor from turning, then remove the hub/drive axle nut. Clean the threads of the nut.
   1. Unfasten the caliper mounting bolts, then remove and support the caliper aside with a suitable piece of wire.
   2. Remove the rotor by sliding it from the hub.
   3. If equipped with ABS, detach the front wheel speed sensor connector and unclip it from the dust shield.
   
   The hub and bearing are replaced only as an assembly.
   For 1987-92 vehicles, perform the following:
4. Using a suitable front hub spindle removal tool, separate the hub from the halfshaft.
5. Remove the hub and bearing retaining bolts, shield, hub and bearing assembly and the O-ring.
6. Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle, using the proper tool.
7. Remove the halfshaft assembly and tap the seal from the steering knuckle. Remove the steering knuckle from the hub.
8. For 1993-99 vehicles, perform the following:
   1. Unfasten the hub and bearing retaining bolts and dust shield.
   2. Place the transaxle in PARK.
   3. Using a suitable front hub spindle removal tool, separate the hub and bearing from the drive axle.
   4. If necessary, remove the steering knuckle.
   
   
9. Clean the rust and foreign material from the knuckle mounting face, bore and chamfer to allow the bearing to properly seat in the knuckle.

To install:

1. For 1993-99 vehicles, perform the following:
   1. If removed, install the steering knuckle.
   2. Position the hub and bearing assembly to the drive axle. Apply a light coating of grease to the knuckle bore. If the new hub and bearing has a protective plastic cover, remove it before installation. Also, do not handle the knuckle or hub assembly by the ABS sensor wire.
   3. Install a new drive axle nut and draw the hub and bearing onto the axle.
   4. Place the transaxle in NEUTRAL.
   5. Install the dust shield, being careful not to damage the bearing outboard lip seal.
   6. Install the hub and bearing bolts, then tighten to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
   
   
2. For 1987-92 vehicles, perform the following:
   1. Install a new hub and bearing seal in the steering knuckle with a suitable seal installation tool. Install the steering knuckle to the strut.
   2. Lubricate the hub and bearing with grease. Fill the cavity between the seal and bearing completely.
   3. Install the halfshaft.
   4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle and insert a new O-ring around the hub and bearing assembly.
   5. Install the hub and bearing, and shield into the steering knuckle. Tighten the bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).
   
   
3. If equipped, attach the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector, then clip the wire to the dust shield.

1. Install the rotor and caliper assembly. Tighten the caliper bolts to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm).
2. Insert a drift punch into the caliper and rotor vanes to prevent the rotor from turning. If not already done, install the shaft washer and nut (if equipped). Tighten the nut to the following specifications:
3. 1987-88 vehicles: 3 ft. lbs. (270 Nm).
4. 1989-90 vehicles: 15 ft. lbs. (260 Nm).
5. 1991-99 vehicles: 107 ft. lbs. (145 Nm).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Carefully lower the vehicle, then tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm).

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You will need to remove the rotor and brake caliper and bracket. Then remove the axle nut and use a jaw puller or air chisel to push the axle shaft out the back of the hub bearing as you tilt the knuckle away from the car after you have seperated the strut from the knuckle. Then disconnect the lower ball joint and use a press to install and replace the joint.

You need to raise the vehicle, remove the wheel. Disconnec the components attached to the knuckle. Remove the strut mount at the knuckle. Remove the upper mount nuts. Remove the strut and use a coil spring copressor to seperate the spring from the strut.

You remove lower control arm of the chassis where they are located . Do not remove upper mounting strut bolts, remove only two bolts that hold strut to sterrink knuckle.

Well you have to remove the whole assembly.With a 30mm deep socket
remove the axle nut,do this before jacking the car up.Then jack the
car up and remove the wheel.Then the tie rod end,brake caliper and
lower ball joint.Remove the cross bolt and brake hose bolt on the
strut.Pull the assembly off of the strut.Then you need a press to
press the old bearing out after you remove the inner snap ring.Press
the new bearing in and install a new outer seal and a new snap ring.

Removal: Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove caliper assembly. DO NOT allow caliper to hang from brake hose. Always support caliper by wiring it to frame. Remove rotor.
Loosen and remove ABS speed sensor mounting screw. Carefully remove sensor head from steering knuckle. If sensor head is seized due to corrosion, use hammer and brass punch to tap sensor. Tap edge of sensor ear, rocking sensor from side to side until it is free. DO NOT use pliers on sensor head.
Remove axle shaft nut. Remove 3 bolts securing hub assembly to steering knuckle. Pull hub straight back from knuckle. If hub is corroded, pry between hub flange and knuckle
Fully remove knuckle pinch bolt. Insert pry bar between lower control arm and steering knuckle. Push down on pry bar to separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle. Ensure ball joint dust boot is not damaged during removal. Loosen and remove strut-to-knuckle nuts. Bolts are serrated where installed into knuckle. DO NOT turn bolts in steering knuckle. Use soft-face hammer to drive bolts out of knuckle. Remove knuckle from vehicle.

Installation: To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. DO NOT fully tighten axle nut until vehicle is on ground. Ensure hub mounting surfaces are clean and free of foreign material. Coat speed sensor with high temperature grease before installing onto knuckle.

1.Turn ignition to OFF position to place steering column in unlocked position.
2.Remove hub nut
3.Loosen, but do not remove, three top mount-to-shock tower
4.Raise vehicle on a hoist.
5.Remove tire and wheel assembly
6.Move brake caliper and wire out of the way
7.Remove brake rotor
8.Remove cotter pin from tie rod end stud and remove slotted nut.
Discard cotter pin and nut
9.remove tie rod from knuckle
10.Remove stabilizer bar link nut, and remove link from strut
11.Remove and discard lower arm-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut. (A drift punch may be used to remove bolt.) Using a screwdriver, slightly spread knuckle-to-lower arm pinch joint and remove lower arm from steering knuckle.
12.Press halfshaft from hub
13.Remove shock absorber strut-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Using a large screwdriver, slightly spread knuckle-to-strut pinch joint, if required, for removal
14.Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly from shock absorber strut
15.Remove three top mount-to-shock tower nuts and remove strut and spring assembly from vehicle
16.Compress spring with Spring Compressor
17.Place 10mm box-end wrench on top of shock strut shaft and hold while removing top shaft retaining nut with a 21mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet
18.Loosen Spring Compressor , then remove top mount bracket assembly, bearing plate assembly and spring.
INSTALLATION
1.Place a 10mm box-end wrench on top of shock strut shaft and hold while tightening top shaft retaining nut with a 21mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet to 53-72 Nm (40-53 lb-ft).
2.Install strut and spring assembly and three top mount-to-shock tower nuts
3.Install steering knuckle and hub assembly to shock absorber strut.
4.Install a new shock absorber strut-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Tighten to 98-132 Nm (73-97 lb-ft).
5.Install halfshaft into hub
6.Install lower arm to steering knuckle ensuring that ball stud groove is properly positioned and boot seal is not damaged. Install a new pinch bolt and nut. Tighten to 53-72 Nm (40-53 lb-ft).
7.Install stabilizer bar link to strut and install a new stabilizer bar link nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 lb-ft).
8.Install tie rod end onto knuckle.
9.Install a new tie rod end slotted nut. Tighten to 31-47Nm (23-34 lb-ft).
10.Install a new slotted nut retaining cotter pin.
11.Install brake rotor
12.Install brake caliper
13.Install tire and wheel assembly
14.Tighten three top mount-to-shock tower nuts to 30-40Nm (23-29 lb-ft).
15.Lower vehicle and tighten hub nut to 230-275 Nm (170-202 lb-ft)
16.Depress brake pedal several times prior to moving vehicle.

Hope this helps. Good luck !