Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
16. Install exhaust system flex tube to dual converter Y pipe. Connect heated oxygen sensor wiring harness.
17. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
18. Remove jackstands and lower vehicle.
19. From inside vehicle, push steering column tube boot end out of vehicle and install over steering gear housing.
20. Install steering column intermediate shaft coupling to power rack and pinion steering gear. Tighten bolt to 41-51 Nm (31-37 ft. lbs.).
21. Install inner steering column tube boot to cowl panel.
22. Install steering column intermediate shaft coupling to steering column lower yoke.
23. Fill power steering system with Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford
MERCON specification.
24. Reconnect battery ground cable.
25. Bleed power steering system.
26. Check system for leaks and proper operation.
27. Adjust toe setting.
