How to Service and Repair the Rear Steering Knuckle on an AWD on Mercury Montego?

The first step to repair the rear wheel knuckle on an AWD vehicle requires measuring the distance between the hub center and fender lip when the vehicle is sitting level on the ground. You must take out the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly and follow by removing the brake dust shield by unbolting it. Secure the new shield with torque setting of 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) during installation. Proceed to replace the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt by tightening it to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.). Install a brand-new toe link-to-knuckle component before tightening the assembly to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.). The procedure entails removing the shock absorber and spring assembly-to-lower arm bolt which should be replaced with a new bolt tightened to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.). Change the lower arm-to-subframe bolt with a new one by tightening it to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.). The upper arm-to-subframe bolt must be taken out together with its old counterpart while installing a new bolt that requires 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) torque. Always use new suspension fasteners. To avoid deformations raise the rear suspension with a jack stand to the same hub-to-fender distance which was recorded before starting the procedure. Finish the installation by performing the reverse steps of the removal procedure.

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Mercury Montego Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 5F9Z-3K185-AR
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger 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 Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 5F9Z-3K186-AL
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- 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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Steering Knuckle is one of the essential components of Mercury Montego and it is a hallmark of reliability and performance. Located between the suspension and the steering system, the Steering Knuckle allows both the vertical and the horizontal movements of the car to be precise so as to enable the Mercury Montego to negotiate through different terrains. This component is designed for different Montego models, traditional RWD and modern FWD/AWD/4WD, that prove the versatility of this component. These changes of the 'Steering Knuckle' shows an intention to further improve efficiency and safety starting with changing the kingpin system and moving to ball joints. Uniquely, the Steering Knuckle is over-built for longevity and generally, lasts the lifetime of a vehicle except when it is damaged by collision and needs to be replaced. The Mercury Montego is a popular car model that rolled of the production line between 1967 and 2007 for its diverse body designs and powerful engines, and with the Steering Knuckle as the key component that helped the car brand uphold its performance. The fact that the Steering Knuckle was unveiled in two different specifications; the RWD variation comes with an integrated spindle while the FWD/AWD/4WD applications come with a bolted hub makes it unique in the auto market. Because of the reputation and the guarantee of a smooth and safe ride, the Steering Knuckle part contributes to the overall image as well as serving as the vehicle's safety component of the Mercury Montego model.

Mercury Montego Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

Knuckle, Front Driver Side
5F9Z-3K186-AL
Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Steering Knuckle on an AWD on Mercury Montego?
A:
The first step to repair the rear wheel knuckle on an AWD vehicle requires measuring the distance between the hub center and fender lip when the vehicle is sitting level on the ground. You must take out the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly and follow by removing the brake dust shield by unbolting it. Secure the new shield with torque setting of 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) during installation. Proceed to replace the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt by tightening it to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.). Install a brand-new toe link-to-knuckle component before tightening the assembly to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.). The procedure entails removing the shock absorber and spring assembly-to-lower arm bolt which should be replaced with a new bolt tightened to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.). Change the lower arm-to-subframe bolt with a new one by tightening it to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.). The upper arm-to-subframe bolt must be taken out together with its old counterpart while installing a new bolt that requires 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) torque. Always use new suspension fasteners. To avoid deformations raise the rear suspension with a jack stand to the same hub-to-fender distance which was recorded before starting the procedure. Finish the installation by performing the reverse steps of the removal procedure.