Subframe - Front, 3.7L: Installation

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If installing a new subframe, transfer the steering rack and lower control arms to the new subframe. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING and FRONT SUSPENSION .
Position the subframe to the vehicle and loosely install the 4 front subframe nuts.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Loosely install the 4 rear subframe bolts.
Use a suitable alignment tool with a 15 mm (0.59 in) OD shaft that is long enough to go through the subframe and body.
- Align the subframe to the alignment marks made during removal.
Tighten the 4 rear subframe bolts in a cross pattern to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Tighten the 4 front subframe nuts in a cross pattern to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Remove the Powertrain Lift Table or suitable device from the subframe.
Connect the lower control arms to the wheel spindles.
- Install new fasteners.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Connect the outer LH and RH tie-rod ends.
- Install new fasteners.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Connect the steering shaft and install the steering shaft pinch bolt.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Connect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors.
Attach the 2 EPAS wiring harness pin-type retainers.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Install the crossmember brace and 6 bolts (2 shown in illustration).
- Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Tighten the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Install the lower air deflector and the 9 bolts.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Install the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the engine support bar.
Remove the LH engine lifting eye and position the generator wiring harness bracket on the rear LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the RH engine lifting eye.
Install the RH radiator support bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the radiator sight shield and the 8 pin-type retainers.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Sight Shield Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Install the RH and LH engine mount bracket-to-engine mount nuts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
If equipped, install the appearance cover.
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

If equipped, install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration)
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Install the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Bearing Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.