Contour L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1995)
27. Allow subframe to lower slightly. Disconnect steering pressure and return hoses from steering gear. Gently pry the lower control arms from
steering knuckles and steering gear coupler from steering gear. Lower and remove subframe.
28. NOTE: Mark location of insulator prior to removing insulator from subframe for reference during installation.
Remove two rear insulator bolts and insulator.
29. Remove four remaining steering gear cover bolts and cover.
30. Remove two steering gear bolts and steering gear.
Installation
1. Position steering gear to subframe and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 137 N-m (101 lb-ft).
2. Position steering gear cover and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 50 N-m (37 lb-in).
3. Position rear insulator, align it with reference marks, and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 48 N-m (35 lb-ft).
4. Replace old Teflon seals from steering pressure and return hose unions with new Teflon seals.
5. Lift and align subframe to body. Align left and right ball joints to knuckles and the position steering gear to steering column. Route steering
pressure and return hoses into position at the rear of subframe. Securely install steering hoses. Install two bolts retaining cooler lines to rear of
subframe. Securely tighten bolts. Install steering cooler line bracket and nut to right front of subframe.
6. Install subframe Alignment Pin Set T94P-2100-AH or equivalent into subframe. Install four subframe-to-body bolts. Tighten bolts to 130 N-m (96
lb-ft).
7. Lower and remove powertrain lift. Remove alignment tools from the subframe.
8. Observe left and right engine support insulators to make sure there is proper front-to-rear alignment. Install left and right engine support insulator
through bolts. Tighten bolts to 120 N-m (89 lb-ft).
9. Install steering column pinch bolt and tighten it to 23 N-m (17 lb-ft).
10. Position front left and right bumper cover braces to the side of subframe and securely install bolts.
11. Position lower left and right radiator support brackets to subframe and install four bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 N-m (89 lb-ft).
12. Securely install A/C accumulator bracket bolts to subframe.
13. Install new left and right ball joint pinch bolts and nuts. Tighten retainers to 83 N-m (61 lb-ft).
14. Using a new exhaust converter inlet gasket, position TWC converter and loosely install two front nuts to exhaust manifold.
15. Using a new gasket, position muffler inlet to TWC converter outlet and loosely install nuts to outlet flange studs of TWC converter. Securely
install EGR tube fitting. Tighten EGR tube nut to 25 N-m (18 lb-ft).
16. Position exhaust system on rubber exhaust hanger. Tighten muffler inlet flange nuts to 40 N-m (30 lb-ft). Position converter bracket to engine
bracket and install nuts. Install lower bracket clamp nuts. Tighten all four nuts to 25 N-m (18 lb-ft).
17. Press TWC converter against the exhaust manifold and tighten converter clamp bolt to 25 N-m (18 lb-ft). Connect HO2S connector and install
HO2S connector pushpin to subframe.
18. Install steering cooler hoses to cooler and install clamps.
19. Position front air deflector and install screws.
20. Lower vehicle.
21. Connect left and right stabilizer bar links to front struts, install nuts, and tighten them to 47 N-m (35 lb-ft). If equipped, install ABS wiring harness
to stabilizer bar link stud.
22. Connect left and right tie rod ends to front wheel knuckles. Install tie rod end nuts. Tighten nuts to 31 N-m (23 lb-ft), then continue to nearest
