How to service and repair the lower control arm on Mercury Montego?

First service the lower control arm by taking the lip of the fender distance measurement to the center of the hub with the vehicle level and in static position. The vehicle should be placed on a hoist while operating in the neutral gear. The trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt requires new installation while the torque should be set at 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.). You should first loosen the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt before dropping it down before tightening it to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.). Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the toe link then index-mark it and loosen the toe link-to-subframe nut according to manufacturer specifications. After removing the discarded toe link-to-wheel knuckle hardware the link can swing downwards while new hardware installation reaches 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.). The four stabilizer bar bracket bolts on front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles need replacement and delivery to the trash before installing new ones that require 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) torques. Tighten the new installation of the knuckle-to-lower arm bolt to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.) for FWD models or 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) for all wheel drive (AWD) models. You must remove the shock absorber lower bolt for discarding purposes then install the new bolt with tightness at 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) for FWD and 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.) for AWD. Insert new installation of lower arm-to-subframe bolt and tighten it to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.) for FWD or 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.) for AWD. Always install new suspension fasteners. Check that the rear suspension is elevated using a jackstand until the initial distance measurement between hub center and fender lip is achieved before torquing lower arm bolts. Rear toe adjustment should be performed as needed in the final step.

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Mercury Montego Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: 5F9Z-3079-BA
$150.68 MSRP: $205.04
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Montego | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Montego Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 5F9Z-3078-BA
$153.43 MSRP: $208.79
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5F9Z-3078-AR
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Montego | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Montego Upper Control Arm, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 6F9Z-5A804-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Rear Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Rear Right Upper; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Upper Arm
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5F9Z-5A804-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Montego | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Montego Upper Control Arm, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 6F9Z-5A804-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Rear Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Rear Left Upper; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Upper Arm
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Replaces: 5F9Z-5A804-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Montego | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Montego Upper Control Arm, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 6F9Z-5A804-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Rear Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Rear Left Upper; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Upper Arm
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Replaces: 5F9Z-5A804-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Montego | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Montego Upper Control Arm, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 6F9Z-5A804-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Rear Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Rear Right Upper; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Upper Arm
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5F9Z-5A804-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Montego | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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The Mercury Montego Control Arm is one of the car parts that play a major role in making the vehicle to be more reliable than before. As one of the connections between the Mercury Montego's frame and its wheels the Control Arm plays a key role in the implementation of the suspension system's movement whereby the wheel is capable of complex vertical movement to suit the surface it is on. This adaptability is a critical element because the wheel alignment or misalignment determines the safety and Mercury Montego's performance characteristics. Available for use in Montego variable models of the 1st second and third generation, the Control Arm is meant to mount shocks a/and springs in order to facilitate a smooth ride. A Mercury Montego Control Arm exists in two variants; early, usually sheet metal, and late, cast iron or aluminum for improved strength at lesser weight. In particular, the Control Arm has bolts and bushings for a secure attachment and ball joints for connecting with the wheel assembly and are particularly durable. Usually, Control Arm is reliable but one needs to check for any signs of wear of damage to the Control Arm as these could hamper its efficiency. There are several unique features of the Mercury Montego Control Arm that allow it to compete effectively for purchasers' loyalty in the automotive market:performance oriented are the Control Arm designs, they thus come with higher stresses to cater for both regular and intensive use. In summary, equipped with the Mercury Montego Control Arm, the efficiency of the vehicle significantly increases; its safety improves; the driving experience is more pleasant; these are the factors that serve as proof that communicating with Mercury would be desirable for those car lovers who love their car to love them back.

Mercury Montego Control Arm Parts and Q&A

Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side
5F9Z-3078-BA
Q: How to service and repair the lower control arm on Mercury Montego?
A:
First service the lower control arm by taking the lip of the fender distance measurement to the center of the hub with the vehicle level and in static position. The vehicle should be placed on a hoist while operating in the neutral gear. The Trailing Arm-to-knuckle bolt requires new installation while the torque should be set at 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.). You should first loosen the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt before dropping it down before tightening it to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.). Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the toe link then index-mark it and loosen the toe link-to-subframe nut according to manufacturer specifications. After removing the discarded toe link-to-wheel knuckle hardware the link can swing downwards while new hardware installation reaches 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.). The four stabilizer bar bracket bolts on front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles need replacement and delivery to the trash before installing new ones that require 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) torques. Tighten the new installation of the knuckle-to-lower arm bolt to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.) for FWD models or 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) for all wheel drive (AWD) models. You must remove the Shock Absorber lower bolt for discarding purposes then install the new bolt with tightness at 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) for FWD and 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.) for AWD. Insert new installation of lower arm-to-subframe bolt and tighten it to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.) for FWD or 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.) for AWD. Always install new suspension fasteners. Check that the rear suspension is elevated using a jackstand until the initial distance measurement between hub center and fender lip is achieved before torquing lower arm bolts. Rear toe adjustment should be performed as needed in the final step.