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.
6. NOTICE: Remove the steering gear/dash seal or damage to the seal may occur.
Pulling upward, remove the steering gear/dash seal.
7. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
8. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the 4 screws from each side and position the RH and LH fender splash shield aside.
9. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) from the LH and RH splash shield.
10. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and nuts.
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Discard the cotter pins.
11. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.
Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie-rod ends from the knuckle.