Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
6. CAUTION: New banjo bolts and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering
pump and/or the steering gear.
Install the power steering pressure line banjo bolt.
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Install 2 new seals.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
3.0L and 3.5L engines
7. Install the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
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Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
2.3L engines
8. Install the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
All engines
9. Install the steering gear heat shield and the 2 bolts.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
10. NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper 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 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
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Install 2 new cotter pins.
12. If equipped, install the underbody splash shield and bolts.
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Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
13. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Install the LH and RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).