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Subframe - Front, 5.0L: Installation

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  1. 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 .
  2. Position the subframe to the vehicle and loosely install the 4 front subframe nuts.
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  3. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Loosely install the 4 rear subframe bolts.

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  4. 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.
  5. Tighten the 4 rear subframe bolts in a cross pattern to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  6. Tighten the 4 front subframe nuts.
    • Tighten in a cross pattern to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the Powertrain Lift Table or suitable device from the subframe.
  8. Connect the lower control arms to the wheel spindles.
    • Install new fasteners.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  9. Connect the outer LH and RH tie-rod ends.
    • Install new fasteners.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  10. Connect the steering shaft and install the steering shaft pinch bolt.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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  11. Connect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors and the pin-type retainer.
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  12. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Install the crossmember brace and 4 bolts (2 shown in illustration).

    • Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
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  13. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Tighten the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).

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  14. Install the lower air deflector and the 9 bolts.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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  15. Install the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  16. Using the Engine Support Bar, lower the engine in position.
  17. Remove the engine support bar.
  18. Remove the RH and LH engine lifting eyes.
  19. Install the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  20. Install the radiator sight shield and the 8 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Radiator Sight Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    G06403276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  22. 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.

    Install the engine appearance cover.

    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Engine Appearance Cover
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  23. If equipped, install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
      G07473993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Bearing Nuts
      G06394907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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