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Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Subframe
G03990007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  4. Remove the upper roll restrictor bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Upper Roll Restrictor Bolt
      G03989188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 4 upper cross brace bolts and remove the brace.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Roll Restrictor Bar Bolts
      G03989189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 3 power steering high pressure line routing bolts.
  7. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) pipe.

    8. AWD vehicles 

  8. Remove the transfer case bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

    9. All vehicles 

  9. Install the lower half of the special tool to the engine block.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Half Of Lifting Hook
    G03990010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the upper half of the special tool.
    Fig 5: Identifying Upper Half Of Lifting Hook
    G03990011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools to the LH (front) cylinder head.
    Fig 6: Special Tool Installed Onto LH Cylinder Head
    G03990012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tools to the RH (rear) cylinder head.
    Fig 7: View Of Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head
    G03990013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the special tools to support the engine assembly.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools To Support Engine Assembly
    G03990949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the special tools to the LH (front) cylinder head.
    Fig 9: Identifying Special Tools (134-00243, 303-290A-12)
    G03990950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the special tools to the RH (rear) cylinder head.
    Fig 10: Identifying Special Tools (134-00243, 303-290A-12)
    G03990016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the special tools to the lifting hook near the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
    Fig 11: Identifying Special Tools (303-1140, 303-290A-12)
    G03990017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  18. Remove the engine exhaust Y-pipe.
  19. Disconnect the 2 coolant hose routing clamps.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Coolant Hose Routing Clamps
    G03990018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the lower roll restrictor bolt and nut.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the lower ball joint nuts and separate the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  22. Remove the stabilizer bar upper nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar from the front strut brackets.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  23. Remove the 3 power steering line routing bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  24. Remove the power steering line routing bolt at the rear of the subframe.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    25. CAUTION: Make sure that the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp is retained in the open position when removing and installing the clamp, boot bearing or boot assembly.
  25. Release the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp from the intermediate shaft boot.
    • Using a suitable tool, open the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp and release the boot from the intermediate shaft.
    • Retain the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp in the open position.
  26. Remove the intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    27. CAUTION: Make sure the end tabs of the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp do not contact the boot after installation.
    CAUTION: Make sure the intermediate shaft boot bearing is correctly seated before installing the intermediate shaft boot bearing clamp.
  27. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    • During installation, verify that the steering column boot bearing is correctly seated within the retention groove in the boot by verifying that the white outer bearing race is not visibly protruding from the groove.
      Fig 13: Removing Intermediate Shaft From Steering Gear
      G03988564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the power steering gear from the front subframe.
    • Support the power steering gear to the underbody of the vehicle with mechanic's wire.
    • Remove the power steering gear-to-subframe bolts and nuts.
      • To install, tighten to 117 Nm (86 lb-ft).
  29. Remove the 2 transmission mount bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  30. Remove the front engine mount nut.
    • To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  31. Remove the rear engine mount nut.
    • To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  32. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector and position away from the front subframe.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03990020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the 3 RH fender insert-to-front subframe pin-type retainers.
    Fig 15: Removing RH Fender Insert-To-Front Subframe Pin-Type Retainers
    G03990021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the RH front halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  35. Position a lifting table.
  36. Remove the 4 front subframe bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  37. Remove the 4 front subframe bolts.
    • To install, tighten the front subframe front bolts to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the front subframe rear bolts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  38. Remove the front subframe.
  39. Transfer components as necessary.
  40. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  41. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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