Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
12. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and separate the exhaust flexible pipe.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
13. Index the rear drive shaft-to-power transfer unit (PTU).
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Remove the 4 bolts (3 shown) and position the drive shaft aside.
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To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
All vehicles
14. Remove RH steering gear-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).
15. Remove the 2 LH steering gear-to-subframe bolts and position the steering gear to access the stabilizer bar LH bracket front nut.
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To install, tighten to 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).