Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Automatic transmission shown in illustration, manual transmission similar.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Bearing Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

Fig 2: Holding Steering Wheel
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If equipped, remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the strut tower cross brace.

Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
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NOTE: The engine appearance cover rubber grommets may remain on the cover. If so, remove the grommets from the cover and install them on the intake manifold before installing the cover.

Remove the engine appearance cover.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Engine Appearance Cover
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Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.

Fig 5: Locating Radiator Sight Shield Pin-Type Retainers
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Install an Engine Lifting Bracket on the rear of the RH cylinder head.
NOTE: It may be necessary to install washers between the Engine Lifting Bracket and the cylinder head to prevent the Engine Lifting Bracket from contacting the valve cover while supporting the engine.

Install an Engine Lifting Bracket on the side of the LH cylinder head.
NOTE: The draw screw and bracket from the heavy duty Engine Support Bar (303-F070) must be used with the light duty Engine Support Bar (303-F072). This will provide enough clearance between the draw screw bracket and the cowl.

Install the Engine Support Bar.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
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Using the Engine Support Bar, raise the engine 25 mm (0.984 in).
Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the 9 bolts and the lower air deflector.
Disconnect the outer LH and RH tie-rod ends.
- Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.
- Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End
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Disconnect the lower control arm.
- Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
- Separate the lower control arm from the wheel spindle.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Loosen the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the 6 bolts (2 shown in illustration), slide the crossmember forward and remove.
Disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors and the pin-type retainer.
Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the steering shaft.
Mark the position of the 4 subframe nuts and 4 subframe bolts for reference during installation.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.
Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the subframe assembly.

Fig 8: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the 4 front subframe nuts.
Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.