Fusion AWD L4-2.3L (2008)
17. Remove the 2 bolts and the steering gear heat shield.
18. Support the rear of the subframe with a suitable jack and remove the 4 rear subframe bolts and 2 rear subframe nuts.
19. Lower the rear of the front subframe 76.2 mm (3 in) with the support of the jack.
3.5L engine
20. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
All engines
21. Release the clamp and disconnect the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose.
22. Remove the 3 steering gear bolts.
23. Remove the steering gear from the LH side of the vehicle.
Installation
CAUTION: When installing the steering gear, it is important to have the steering gear in the centered position or unequal right-to-left turns
may occur, causing tire contact with the body and/or clockspring damage. A new steering gear is centered and ready for installation.
CAUTION: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power
steering components may result.
1. From the LH side of the vehicle, install the steering gear.
2. Install the 3 steering gear-to-subframe bolts.
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Tighten to 107 Nm (79 lb-ft).
3. Connect the steering gear-to-fluid cooler return hose and connect the clamp.
4. Using a suitable jack, raise the rear of the front subframe
5. Install the 4 rear subframe bolts and 2 rear subframe nuts.
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To install, tighten the bolts and nuts in 2 stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten the nuts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
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Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
6. Install the steering gear heat shield and the 2 bolts.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
7. NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.
Position the exhaust flexible pipe and install the 2 catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
