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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets as indicated. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.
  2. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  3. Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL (FWD) and/or REMOVAL (AWD) .

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  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering gear shield.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Gear Shield & Bolts
    G06270959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  6. Disconnect the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
  7. Remove the 2 bracket-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  8. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the 4 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and gasket.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new gasket, nuts and studs as indicated.