OEM 2007 Ford Taurus Spindle

2007 Ford Taurus Spindle Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the wheel spindle on 2007 Ford Taurus?

  A: Service and repair work on the wheel spindle must start with removing the hub cap or wheel cover. The vehicle needs to be placed at a flat surface to measure the distance between the hub center and fender lip. Proper service requires the first step to remove the wheel hub followed by detachment of the brake hose through brake hose bracket bolt removal. First remove the ABS sensor bolt then detach the rear ABS sensor while preventing the brake backing plate from hanging onto the brake hose to avoid damage. Detach the brake backing plate by removing its four bolting points while supporting it with mechanical wire. Unscrew the lower control arm-to-spindle nuts then eliminate both washers and the flag bolts. The procedure begins by removing the tension strut rear nut together with the washer and discarding both elements and the rear half section of the rear bushing. A large screwdriver should be used to relax the pinch joint if needed for easier removal. After that discard the pinch bolt from the wheel spindle and extract the rear wheel spindle. You should place the new wheel spindle where it needs to be before adding an unsecured pinch bolt. Secure the new tension strut at the rear positioned behind the rear bushing half and the washer and tension strut nut. Proceed without tightening. Position the lower control arms and adhere new flag bolts, washers and new lower control arm-to-spindle nuts without any tightening force. Put a jack stand under the suspension to lift it so the hub center-to-fender lip measurement matches the original step. The service requires users to first tighten lower control arm-to-spindle nuts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) and tension strut nut to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) before applying 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) torque to the wheel spindle pinch bolt. Taper off the suspension height through removing the jack stand. New brake backing plate gaskets should be installed before setting the backing plate into position using four new bolts which need tightening to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.). Clean the ABS sensor mounting hole to avoid false activation and install the sensor and bolt accordingly at 9 Nm torque (80 inch lbs). Secure the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt before adding the wheel hub to its final place. The last step involves inspecting and readjusting the rear toe measurement.