Special Tool(s)

	Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245
	Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1246
	Powertrain Lift With Tilting Plate 300-OTC-1585AE
	Remover, Tie-Rod End 211-105
	Support Bar, Engine 303-F072

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
3. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
4. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
5. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
   Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End

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6. Remove the 2 bolts and the nut for the selector lever cable bracket and position the cable and bracket aside.
   Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts And Nut

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7. Disconnect the wire harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
   Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector

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8. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners from the torque converter housing stud bolt and the starter motor.
   Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Fasteners And Torque Converter Housing Stud Bolt

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9. Remove the 2 ground strap bolts and position aside the ground straps.
   Fig 5: Locating Ground Strap Bolts

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10. Remove the 4 upper torque converter housing bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Upper Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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11. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 7: Installing Engine Lift Eye On LH Cylinder Head

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12. Install the Engine Support Bar and Engine Spreader Bar to support the engine.
    Fig 8: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Spreader Bar

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13. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt

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14. Using the Engine Support Bar, lower the transaxle and remove the 2 transaxle support insulator bracket nuts, the bolt and the bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Nuts, Bolt And Bracket

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15. If a transaxle exchange or overhaul is required, the transmission fluid must be drained.
    • Remove the transmission drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Drain Plug

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16. If removed, install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 12: Locating Transmission Drain Plug

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17. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
    Fig 13: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws

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18. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in the illustration) and the RH splash shield.
    Fig 14: Locating RH Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers

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19. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
    Fig 15: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Screws

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20. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in the illustration) and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 16: Locating LH Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers

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21. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 

22. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
23. Remove the RH intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

24. Remove the PTU. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) -- FUSION & MILAN article.

    All vehicles 

NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown in the illustration, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.
Fig 17: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
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25. Remove the 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts.
NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
Fig 18: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
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26. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the tie-rod ends.
NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
Fig 19: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Steering Knuckles Using Tie-Rod End Remover
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27. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles.
NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
Fig 20: Locating Stabilizer Bar Links Nut
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28. Remove the nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
29. Remove the 3 power steering return line bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating Power Steering Return Line Bolt

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30. Remove the 3 steering gear mounting bolts.
    Fig 22: Locating Steering Gear Mounting Bolts

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NOTE: Use care when handling the steering gear to avoid unseating the steering gear/dash seal. If the steering gear/dash seal becomes unseated, water and foreign material may enter the passenger compartment and damage to the vehicle interior can occur.
NOTE: The steering gear is not removed with the front subframe and must be positioned aside.
31. Position the steering gear aside using mechanic's wire.
32. Position the Powertrain Lift With Tilting Plate under the subframe assembly.
    Fig 23: Positioning Powertrain Lift With Tilting Plate Under Subframe Assembly

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NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
Fig 24: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
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33. Remove the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
Fig 25: Locating Rear Subframe Nut
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34. Remove the 2 rear subframe nuts and the 2 subframe brackets.
NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
Fig 26: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
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35. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
36. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
37. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    Fig 27: Locating Inspection Cover And Fasteners

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38. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 28: Locating Torque Converter Nut

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39. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 29: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses Clamps

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40. Support the transaxle with a suitable transmission jack. Secure the transaxle to the transmission jack with a safety strap.
41. Remove the 7 torque converter housing bolts and remove the transaxle.
    Fig 30: Locating Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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42. If installing a new transaxle, the transmission fluid cooler will need to be backflushed and cleaned. Carry out transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this service information.