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Subframe - Front, 3.5L and 3.7L: Removal

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Fig 1: Front Subframe Related Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (3.5L And 3.7L)
G07403351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W708748 Crossbrace-to-front subframe support bracket bolts
2 5874 Crossbrace
3 W712733 Front subframe support bracket bolts (2 required)
4 W712858 Front subframe mounting nut (6 required)
5 3B154 Front subframe support bracket (2 required)
6 W711843 Roll restrictor-to-subframe bolt
7 W700101 Roll restrictor-to-subframe nut
8 W705277 Front lower bumper-to-subframe washer-nut (6 required)
9 W711889 Outer tie-rod end nut (2 required)
10 W520213 Lower control arm-to-knuckle nut (2 required)
11 W712481 Lower control arm-to-knuckle bolt (2 required)
12 5025 Front subframe
13 - Steering column shaft coupler
14 W712961 Steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt
NOTE: Suspension and subframe fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
  1. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    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 In Straight-Ahead Position Using Suitable Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.

    • To install, tighten new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  4. Mark the subframe position for reference during installation.
  5. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers, the 7 screws and the front splash shield.
  6. Remove the pin-type retainer from the power steering return line bracket.
  7. Remove the 3 RH front subframe-to-lower bumper washer-nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating RH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
      G08976408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 3 LH front subframe-to-lower bumper washer-nuts and separate the bumper from the front subframe.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating LH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
      G08976409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the power steering fluid cooler-to-front subframe bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  10. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  11. Remove and discard the 2 outer tie-rod-end cotter pins and nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  12. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the outer tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    Fig 5: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles Using Tie-Rod End Remover
    G08021890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

    Remove the lower control arm-to-knuckle nuts and bolts and separate the lower control arms from the knuckles.

    • Discard the nuts and bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Ball Joint Bolt
      G06500728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 2 roll restrictor heat shield nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
    • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  15. Remove the roll restrictor-to-front subframe bolt.
    • Clean the bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  16. Position the Powertrain Lift under the front subframe.
    Fig 7: Lifting Powertrain Under Front Subframe
    G08981123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Remove and discard the 2 crossbrace-to-front subframe support bracket bolts and remove the crossbrace.

    • To install, tighten the new bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Crossbrace Bolts
      G08981124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: During installation, the front subframe support brackets are loosely installed with the front subframe support bracket bolts. Tighten the rearward subframe mounting nuts prior to tightening the front subframe support bracket bolts.

    Remove the 2 front subframe support bracket bolts, the 2 rearward subframe mounting nuts and the front subframe support brackets.

    • Discard the nuts and bolts.
    • To install, tighten the new nuts to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the new bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Subframe Support Bracket With Bolts
      G08981125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove and discard the 2 forward subframe mounting nuts.
    • To install, tighten the new nuts to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Forward Subframe Nuts
      G08976422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. NOTE: During installation, align the index marks made during removal.

    Remove and discard the 2 middle subframe mounting nuts.

    • To install, tighten the new nuts to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Locating Middle Subframe Nut
      G08976423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Using the Powertrain Lift, lower the front subframe approximately 101 mm (3.976 in).
  22. NOTE: Install a new banjo bolt and seals any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the steering gear, or a fluid leak may occur.

    Remove and discard the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt and 2 seals.

    • On installation, replace the 2 seals.
    • To install, tighten the new banjo bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  23. Remove the 2 steering gear heat shield bolts and the steering gear heat shield.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  24. Remove the 3 steering line bracket-to-steering gear bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  25. Remove the 2 steering line bracket-to-subframe bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  26. Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the steering gear.
  27. Remove the front subframe.
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