Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
5. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts and separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckle.
6. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
7. Remove the RH and LH exhaust flexible pipes. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic Converter.
8. Remove the 2 front and rear engine roll restrictor bolts.
9. Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the subframe.
10. Remove the 2 front subframe rearward bolts, the 4 support bracket bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.
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Loosen the 2 front subframe forward bolts.
11. Lower the subframe to gain access to the steering gear.
12. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt.
13. Disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors and the wiring retainer.
14. NOTE: Position the stabilizer bar to the full up position.
Remove the 2 steering gear bolts.
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Remove the steering gear from the RH side of the vehicle.
Installation
1. Position the steering gear and install the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
2. Connect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors and the wiring retainer.
3. Position the wiring harness bracket and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Raise the subframe.
