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Subframe - Front, 5.8L (4V): Removal

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  1. 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 .

  2. Remove the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Bearing Nuts
    G06394907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  5. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
    Fig 3: Locating Radiator Sight Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    G06403276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket
    G06382236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket
    G06394629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.

    Fig 6: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    G06392444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.

  10. Using the Engine Support Bar, raise the engine 25 mm (0.984 in).
  11. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  12. Remove the 9 bolts and the lower air deflector.
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  13. 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
      G06382239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the lower control arm.
    • Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
    • Separate the lower control arm from the wheel spindle.
  15. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Loosen the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace.

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  16. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 6 bolts (2 shown in illustration), slide the crossmember forward and remove.

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

    Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.

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  21. Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the subframe assembly.
    Fig 8: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly
    G07991956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 front subframe nuts.

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  23. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
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