Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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Discard the bolt.
42. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
43. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the LH splash shield.
44. NOTICE: The steering gear-to-dash seal must be removed or it will be damaged when lowering the subframe.
Release the 4 clips and slide the steering gear-to-dash seal off of the steering gear and into the passenger compartment.
45. Disconnect the transaxle cooler hoses.
46. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
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Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
