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Removal and Installation

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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. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    If equipped, remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the strut tower cross brace.

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  5. If equipped, detach the 2 retainers and remove the engine appearance cover.
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  6. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the RH and LH engine mount-to-engine bracket mount nuts.

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  7. Remove the nut from the rear LH valve cover stud bolt and position the generator wiring harness bracket aside.
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  8. Install the LH engine lift eye.
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  9. Install the RH front engine lift eye.
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  10. 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.
  11. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH radiator support bracket.
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  12. NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders, instead, position the legs on the body structure near the suspension strut tower. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the Engine Support Bar.

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  13. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  14. Remove the 9 bolts and the lower air deflector.
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  15. 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 4: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End
      G06382239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the lower control arm.
    • Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
    • Separate the lower control arm from the wheel spindle.
  17. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Loosen the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace.

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

    Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.

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  24. Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the subframe assembly.
    Fig 5: Positioning Powertrain Lift Table Under Subframe Assembly
    G07991956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 front subframe nuts.

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  26. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
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