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Subframe - Front: Installation

  1. Using a suitable support table, position and align the front subframe, insert the alignment pins through the front subframe alignment holes and the washers, slide the locking plates on top of the washers and into the groove of the tool and tighten the alignment pin sleeve.
    • Raise the front subframe engaging the alignment pins into the chassis aligning holes.
      Fig 1: Tightening Alignment Pin Sleeve
      G04655160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosely install the 4 subframe lower bolts.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the crossmember alignment pins.
    4. CAUTION: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.
  4. Install the 2 subframe upper bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the support table.
    6. CAUTION: Make sure the 2 lower arm ball joint heat shields are installed to prevent damage to the ball joints.
    Fig 2: Locating Heat Shields
    G04655161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the 2 heat shields (1 each side).
  7. Position the lower arm ball joint to the wheel knuckle on both sides and install the bolts and nuts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    8. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool
    G04655162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, install new O-ring seals (high pressure hose pin, 3F886-AA, return hose pin 3F886-BA) onto the power steering lines.
  9. Connect the power steering lines to the power steering gear, rotate the power steering line clamp counterclockwise and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Line Retainer Bolt
      G04655163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the power steering line retainer bolt.
  11. Install the engine support insulator-to-transaxle center bolt.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  12. Install the 2 stabilizer bar links and the nuts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    13. WARNING: Install new tie-rod end nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  13. Install the 2 tie-rod ends and the nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  14. Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  15. Install the lower radiator air deflector. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
    16. WARNING: Use a new bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  16. Connect the steering column shaft to the steering column coupling shaft and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Coupling Shaft And Bolt
      G04655164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  18. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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