Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
11. Attach the 2 pin-type wire harness retainers.
12. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can
result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and re-centered. For additional
information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
Position the steering gear while connecting the steering column coupling to the steering gear and install the 2 steering gear bolts.
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Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
13. Install the new steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. Position the PSP tube bracket and install the pressure tube bracket-to-crossmember bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
15. Install the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
16. Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Lower End Components - Exploded View, Flexplate, Flywheel and Crankshaft
Rear Seal See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Flexplate, Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal - Exploded View and Flexplate See:
Transmission and Drivetrain/Flex Plate/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Flexplate or Flywheel See: Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Flywheel.
17. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
18. Start the engine and check for leaks.
