Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
2.
Locate the 51 mm (2") square hole on the inside wall of the front rail near the lower body mounts. It will be necessary to remove the anti-lock
hydraulic control unit to access this hole on the LH side (Figure 1).
3.
Through this access hole, bend the existing cage top plate upright and remove the plate nut and bolt (Figure 1).
4.
Position the new Plate Nut (F7DZ-5410158-A) in place and bend the tab down to retain the plate nut.
5.
Remount the subframe, driving the new Bolt (N804442-S426, Taurus/Sable or W705311-S426, Continental) at a higher torque of 103 N.m (76
lb-ft).
NOTE:
ONLY THE REPAIRED LOCATION SHOULD BE DRIVEN AT THE NEW TORQUE; ALL OTHER SUBFRAME MOUNTS SHOULD BE
REPAIRED USING THE NORMAL TORQUE OF 90 N.m (66 LB-FT).
Use the Instruction Sheet contained in the Subframe Nut Service Kit (F8DZ-AA) to replace the plate nut at the subframe-to-body REAR attachment
position.
