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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
  3. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the RH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer WHEELS AND TIRES .
  5. Remove the 2 retainers and position the RH front fender rear splash shield aside.
    Fig 1: View Of Front Fender Rear Splash Shield RH And Retainers
    G08025549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
    • To install, tighten the new nut to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) and install a new cotter pin.
    7. NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
    Fig 2: Separating Tie-Rod End From Wheel Knuckle Using Tie-Rod End Remover
    G08021890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
  8. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
  9. Remove the engine appearance cover, if equipped.
  10. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering fluid reservoir aside. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  11. Disconnect the 3 battery cable retainers from the RH valve cover.
  12. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L .
  13. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery Tray .
  14. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  15. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
  16. Remove the nut and position the battery cable starter motor B+ terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  17. Remove the nut and position the starter motor solenoid wire terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  18. Disconnect the 3 battery cable retainers from the engine, transaxle support insulator and battery tray mounting bracket.
  19. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable transaxle ground terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  20. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and the 2 in-line electrical connectors.
  21. Remove the nut and position the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cable terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  22. Disconnect the 2 degas bottle hose retainers from the battery cable and position aside.
  23. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the engine harness and the 3 retainers from the intake manifold.
  24. Disconnect the 4 battery cable retainers from the LH valve cover.
  25. Position the generator terminal cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  26. Disconnect the battery cable retainer and the generator electrical connector.
  27. Remove the battery cable.
  28. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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