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Front Subframe: Installation

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  1. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  2. GFD231007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
    GFD231006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Finger tight at this stage. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  5. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

    Use Special Service Tool: 502-002 (T94P-2100-AH) Alignment Pins, Subframe.

    GFD231011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
    2. Torque:

      Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

      Stage 2: 180 °

    3. Torque: 46 lb.ft (62 Nm)
    4. Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
    GFD231012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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  7. Material: Motorcraft ® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

    Torque: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

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  8. Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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  9. On both sides.

    Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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  10. On both sides.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  11. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
    NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

    On both sides.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD231016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. If equipped. On both sides.

    Torque:

    1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD227031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. If equipped. On both sides.

    Torque:

    1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD231005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. If equipped.
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  15. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  16. Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
    GFD231017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  18. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .
  19. If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.