Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
11. Remove the 2 steering gear-to-crossmember nuts and bolts.
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To install, tighten to 350 Nm (258 ft. lbs.)
Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles
NOTE: On 4WD vehicles, these steps (LH lower arm only) must be carried out to provide clearance to remove the steering gear.
12. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt and flag nut.
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Discard the flagnut.
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To install, tighten to 350 Nm (258 ft. lbs.)
13. CAUTION: Do not tighten the LH lower arm nuts and bolts until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is
resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the LH lower ball joint.
Remove and discard the lower arm forward bolt and lower arm rearward nut.
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To install the lower arm forward bolt, tighten to 400 Nm (296 ft. lbs.)
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To install the lower arm rearward nut, tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.)
14. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and the link.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
All vehicles
15. Remove the steering gear from the LH side of the vehicle.
16. CAUTION: On 4WD vehicles, do not tighten the LH lower arm nuts and bolts until the installation procedure is complete and the weight