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1996-1998 Ford Taurus Front Suspension Exploded Diagram - Ford Part Numbers
Exploded parts catalog illustration for Taurus front suspension and steering with numerous part numbers and assembly arrows.
This is a page from a Ford parts catalog (Catalog: Taurus - E, Section 30: Front Suspension & Steering) showing an exploded-view diagram of the front suspension for the Ford Taurus. The illustration identifies components such as the coil spring (5310), strut mount hardware (3B154, 18183, 3B455), strut/shock absorber (18124), stabilizer bar (5482), stabilizer bar links (5K484), bushings (5493, 5486), steering knuckle (3K185), hub (1104), wheel bolt (1107), lower control arm (3078/3079 area), tension strut (3069/5C561), and dust shield kit (5304). Numerous Ford fastener part numbers are called out, including N803766-S60, N804608-S150, N804002-S100, N811008-S100, N807144-S60, N811530-S100, N800937-S193, W520214-S60, N806899-S60, N807089-S101, N808218-S101, N808391-S100, N802324-S60, N803990-S160, N808354-S, N808215-S100, N808466-S428, N806364-S100, W611633-S60, W500746-S426, W705677-S301, and W520215-S427. A legend indicates parts marked with a square symbol are SHO ONLY, # denotes knuckle-to-caliper fasteners, and % denotes parts included in the 5304 kit. Year-specific fastener sizes are noted (1996/98 = 12MM; 1997 = 14MM). Drawing reference P-30907, dated 9/26/2000. Readers can identify Ford part/base numbers for ordering front suspension components and hardware.
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Frequently asked questions
- What Ford part number is the front coil spring on the Taurus?
- The coil spring is identified by base number 5310 in the exploded diagram.
- Which parts in this Taurus front suspension diagram are SHO only?
- Parts marked with the green square symbol are SHO only: 3C212, 5493, N802324-S60, 3C209, 5C561, 5359, 5C188, and W611633-S60.
- What is the difference in the subframe/control arm bolts between 1996/98 and 1997 Taurus?
- The diagram notes W500746-S426 and W520214-S60 for 1996/98 (12MM), while W705677-S301 and W520215-S427 apply to 1997 (14MM).
- What do the # and % symbols mean in this diagram?
- The legend states # = knuckle-to-caliper fasteners (e.g., N808354-S) and % = part of the 5304 kit (e.g., N811530-S100 and N800937-S193).
- What base number identifies the front strut on this Taurus diagram?
- The strut/shock absorber assembly is labeled 18124 in the diagram.
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