Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Removal
NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power
steering components may result.
1. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
3. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover nuts and the cover.
4. NOTICE: Make sure to correctly index-mark the steering gear-to-steering column shaft position or unequal right-to-left turns may
occur, causing tire contact with the body and/or clockspring damage.
Index-mark the steering column shaft-to-steering gear position for reference during installation.
5. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to
the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For
additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.
