Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
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Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the LH and RH front wheel and tire assemblies.
7. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring
may result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
8. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts from the LH No. 2 crossmember bracket and the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts from the RH No. 2 crossmember bracket.
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Separate the No. 2 crossmember brackets from the crossmember.
9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
11. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer bar links.
12. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the LH and RH outer tie-rod ends.
13. Remove the 2 bolts and position the LH and RH brake hose and brackets assemblies aside.
14. Remove the 4 bolts and position the LH and RH brake calipers aside.
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Support the brake calipers away from the No. 2 crossmember.
15. Position the front LH and RH ABS harness aside.
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Release the 2 ABS harnesses from the support bracket.
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Remove the 2 bolts and the brackets.
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Remove the 2 harness retainers from the frame.
16. Remove the 2 steering gear nuts.
17. Remove the 2 studs and position the steering gear aside.
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Support the steering gear away from the No. 2 crossmember.
