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Steering Gear - 2.5L Hybrid and 3.0L All Wheel Drive (AWD): Removal

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  1. If installing a new steering gear, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM). For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION -- FUSION MILAN & MKZ article.
    2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel Using Holding Device
    G07780293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover nuts and the cover.
    4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
    5. NOTE: Remove the steering gear/dash seal or damage to the seal may occur.
  5. Pulling upward, remove the steering gear/dash seal.
  6. Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
  7. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Underbody Cover With Mounting Screws
    G07780294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: RH side shown in the illustration, LH side similar.
    Fig 3: Locating RH And LH Fender Splash Shield Mounting Screws
    G07780295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 screws from each side and position the RH and LH fender splash shields aside.
  9. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in the illustration) from the LH and RH splash shield.
    Fig 4: Locating RH And LH Fender Splash 6-Pin Type Retainers
    G07780296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and nuts.
    • Discard the cotter pins.
    11. NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.
    Fig 5: Separating Outer Tie-Rod Ends From Knuckle Using Ball Joint Separator
    G07780297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
  12. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  13. Remove the engine roll restrictor bolt.
  14. Disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) jumper harness electrical connectors and detach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
  15. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.
  16. Remove the 2 (one on each side) lower stabilizer bar link nuts and separate the links from the stabilizer bar.
  17. Remove the 2 damper fork-to-front lower arm bolts and flagnuts.
  18. Position the Powertrain Lift under the subframe.
    Fig 6: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe
    G07780298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 2 rear mounting nuts and washers from the front subframe.
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and the subframe support bracket.
  21. Remove the 2 front mounting nuts and washers from the front subframe.
  22. Lower the subframe to gain access to the steering gear.
  23. Disconnect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors and the wiring retainer.
  24. Remove the 3 bolts and the steering gear.
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