Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
All vehicles
1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
2. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover bolts and cover.
3. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur.
If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional
information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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To install, align the index marks, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. NOTICE: Remove the steering column shaft-to-dash seal or damage to the seal can occur.
NOTICE: Make sure that the dash seal is correctly installed on the steering gear and the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body or
damage to the steering gear can result.
Remove the steering column shaft-to-dash seal.
5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
6. Remove the 8 screws and position the LH and RH splash shields aside.