Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
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During installation, verify that the steering column boot bearing is correctly seated within the retention groove in the boot by verifying that the
white outer bearing race is not visibly protruding from the groove.
28. Disconnect the power steering gear from the front subframe.
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Support the power steering gear to the underbody of the vehicle with mechanic's wire.
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Remove the power steering gear-to-subframe bolts and nuts.
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To install, tighten to 117 Nm (86 lb-ft).
29. Remove the 2 transmission mount bolts.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
30. Remove the front engine mount nut.
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To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
31. Remove the rear engine mount nut.
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To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
32. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector and position away from the front subframe.
33. Remove the 3 RH fender insert-to-front subframe pin-type retainers.
34. Remove the RH front halfshaft.
35. Position a lifting table.
36. Remove the 4 front subframe bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
37. Remove the 4 front subframe bolts.
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To install, tighten the front subframe front bolts to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
