What Ford part number is the front strut/coil spring assembly on a Gen 3 Taurus?

The strut and spring assembly is labeled with base part number 5310 in the diagram, with strut mount components 3B154, 18183, and 3B455, and insulator/seat 18124.

Which parts in this Taurus front suspension diagram are SHO-only?

Parts marked with a green square are SHO only: 3C212, 3C209, 5C561, 5359, 5C188, and fasteners N802324-S60 (AU-3-X) and W611633-S60.

What are the knuckle-to-caliper bolts for the Taurus front suspension?

The # symbol denotes knuckle-to-caliper fasteners; the diagram marks N808354-S (AB-111-FH) with this symbol.

Do the lower control arm bolts differ by model year?

Yes. The diagram lists W500746-S426 for 1996/98 (12MM) versus W705677-S301 for 1999/ (14MM), and W520214-S60 (1996/98, 12MM) versus W520215-S427 (1999/, 14MM).

Which parts are included in the 5304 kit?

Items marked with % are part of the 5304 kit: 5304 (dust shield), N811530-S100, and N800937-S193.

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Ford Taurus Gen 3 Front Suspension Exploded Diagram - Part Numbers (1996-1999)

Front suspension and steering exploded parts catalog with part numbers and red routing arrows

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Exploded parts catalog illustration for Taurus front suspension and steering with numerous part numbers and assembly arrows.

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This document is an exploded parts diagram from a Ford parts catalog, labeled "Catalog: Taurus - E, Section: 30 FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING," dated 9/26/2000 (plate P-30907). It illustrates the front suspension assembly of the Ford Taurus, showing the strut and coil spring assembly (5310), strut mount components (3B154, 18183, 3B455), stabilizer bar and links (5486, 5K484, 5482, 5493 bushings/insulators), steering knuckle (3K185), front hub (1104, 1107), lower control arm (3078, with bushing 3C067), and associated fasteners. Each component is called out with a Ford base part number and, for hardware, a full engineering fastener number (e.g., N803766-S60, N804608-S150, W520214-S60). A legend indicates which parts apply to the SHO model only (green squares: 3C212, 3C209, 5C561, 5359, 5C188, etc.), which fasteners are knuckle-to-caliper (#), and which items are part of the 5304 dust shield kit (%). Some bolts show applicability splits by year and size: W500746-S426 (1996/98, 12MM) versus W705677-S301 (1999/, 14MM), and W520214-S60 versus W520215-S427, indicating the diagram covers roughly 1996–1999+ third-generation Taurus vehicles. Readers can use it to identify part numbers for replacement suspension components and hardware.

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Frequently asked questions

What Ford part number is the front strut/coil spring assembly on a Gen 3 Taurus?: The strut and spring assembly is labeled with base part number 5310 in the diagram, with strut mount components 3B154, 18183, and 3B455, and insulator/seat 18124.
Which parts in this Taurus front suspension diagram are SHO-only?: Parts marked with a green square are SHO only: 3C212, 3C209, 5C561, 5359, 5C188, and fasteners N802324-S60 (AU-3-X) and W611633-S60.
What are the knuckle-to-caliper bolts for the Taurus front suspension?: The # symbol denotes knuckle-to-caliper fasteners; the diagram marks N808354-S (AB-111-FH) with this symbol.
Do the lower control arm bolts differ by model year?: Yes. The diagram lists W500746-S426 for 1996/98 (12MM) versus W705677-S301 for 1999/ (14MM), and W520214-S60 (1996/98, 12MM) versus W520215-S427 (1999/, 14MM).
Which parts are included in the 5304 kit?: Items marked with % are part of the 5304 kit: 5304 (dust shield), N811530-S100, and N800937-S193.