Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets as indicated. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST Y-PIPE - 3.5L in this service information.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
All vehicles
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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Disconnect the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
Remove the 2 bracket-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
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).

NOTE: Prior to Installation, Inspect the CMS wiring harness for damage.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Install a new gasket, nuts and studs as indicated.