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

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  1. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover nuts and the cover.
  3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
    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 REMOVAL .
  4. Pulling upward, remove the steering gear/dash seal.
    NOTE: Remove the steering gear/dash seal or damage to the seal may occur.
  5. Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  6. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Underbody Cover & Screws
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 4 screws from each side and position the RH and LH fender splash shields aside.
    NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
    Fig 3: Locating RH & LH Fender Splash Shield & Screws
    G06257214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in illustration) from the LH and RH splash shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Pin-Type Retainers LH & RH Splash Shield
    G06269420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and nuts.
    • Discard the cotter pins.
  10. Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    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: Identifying Ball Joint Separator
    G06257243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the engine roll restrictor bolt.
  13. Disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) jumper harness electrical connectors and detach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
  14. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.
  15. Remove the 2 (one on each side) lower stabilizer bar link nuts and separate the links from the stabilizer bar.
  16. Remove the 2 damper fork-to-front lower arm bolts and flagnuts.
  17. Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the subframe.
    Fig 6: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly
    G06062149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 rear mounting nuts and washers from the front subframe.
  19. Remove the 4 bolts and the subframe support bracket.
  20. Remove the 2 front mounting nuts and washers from the front subframe.
  21. Lower the subframe to gain access to the steering gear.
  22. Remove the 2 bolts and the EPAS  connector shield.
  23. Disconnect the 2 EPAS  electrical connectors and the wiring retainer.
  24. Remove the 3 bolts and the steering gear.
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