Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) article.
- Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR article.
- Install the special tool.
- Remove the 2 engine insulator nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Install the special tool.
- Using the special tool, raise and support the engine.
- Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft coupling bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Separate the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- Remove the power steering line support bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 steering gear bolts and position the steering gear aside.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 lower ball joint nuts and bolts.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Separate the 2 lower ball joints from the steering knuckles.
- With a suitable tool, support the subframe.
- Remove the 4 front subframe bolts at the torque box.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 front subframe nuts.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Lower and remove the front subframe.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Using the taller adapters, support the special tool on the shock towers.
CAUTION:
Support the steering gear with safety wire or damage to the steering gear may occur.
NOTE:
Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
NOTE:
Using a suitable alignment tool with a 15 mm (0.59 in) outside diameter shaft that is long enough to go through the subframe and body. Align the subframe to the body before tightening the subframe bolts and nuts to specification.