Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
8. NOTE: Support the knuckle with a suitable jackstand.
Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
9. Remove the lower control arm-to-subframe bolt. Remove the lower control arm.
10. Remove the 4 pushpins and position the splash shield aside.
11. CAUTION: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the
transmission.
Using the special tools remove the halfshaft from the transmission.