Yes, I've had both in/out and the rear approx. half a dozen times. The instructions in the Ford (& Haynes/Chiltons) are incomplete, specifically with regards to the 6 rear control arms. Because the arms are bushed in rubber, you must preload them correctly before final nut/bolt tightening. This means having the various arms at approx. their correct ride height with respect to the chassis.

The front & rear subframes should not require realigning unless they've been removed or the bolts have been loosened somehow. Make sure you use the proper alignment pin set and you'll have no further problems.

The drivetrain alignment procedure is a completely different procedure and aligns the motor/transaxle assembly to the front subframe.

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