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Unibody, Subframe and Mounting System: Removal & Installation Ford Fusion I рестайлинг

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

All vehicles

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
  2. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield, if equipped. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  3. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-291857) article.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the heat shield.
  5. Remove the bolt from the engine roll restrictor. To install, tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
  7. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.
  8. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
  9. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.
  10. Remove the 3 power steering return line bolts. To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  11. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket bolt. To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  12. Remove the 3 steering gear mounting bolts. To install, tighten to 107 N.m (79 lb-ft).
  13. Position the steering gear aside using mechanic's wire.
  14. Remove the 2 (one each side) lower stabilizer bar link nuts and separate from the stabilizer bar. To install, tighten to 42 N.m (31 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the RH and LH lower ball joint nuts. To install, tighten to 200 N.m (148 lb-ft).
  16. Using the Ball Joint Separator and the Adapter, separate the RH and LH ball joints.
  17. Remove the lower control arm-to-strut through bolts and flag nuts. To install, tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  18. Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the subframe.
  19. Remove the 2 rear mounting nuts and washers from the front subframe. To install, tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets. To install, tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the 2 front mounting nuts and washers from the front subframe. To install, tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
  22. Lower the subframe from the vehicle. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Subframe - Rear

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Powertrain Lift Table 014-00765

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1
ItemPart NumberDescription
15E118Front bushing brace-to-body bolt (4 required)
2W520515Rear subframe nut (4 required)
35K067Rear subframe
45E028Rear subframe washer (4 required)
CAUTIONSuspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

All vehicles

  1. Remove the rear wheels. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS AND TIRES»(ref-291853) article.
  2. With a wax pencil, mark the relationship alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
  3. Remove the LH and RH rear lower control arms. For additional information, refer to «REAR SUSPENSION»(ref-291899) article.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe as an assembly.
  5. Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts. To install, tighten to 83 Nm (61 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the bolt from the LH and RH wheel speed sensors.
  7. Remove the RH and LH wheel speed sensor nuts from the stud and position aside.
  8. Disconnect the differential electrical connector on the LH of the subframe.
  9. Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) from the rear hub spindle-to-brake caliper. To install, tighten to 59 N.m (44 lb-ft).
  10. Position the brake calipers aside using mechanic's wire. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake lines.
  11. Remove the bolts from the parking brake cable-to-trailing link bracket. To install, tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
  12. Remove and discard the rear shock-to-trailing link lower bolts and flag nuts. To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts and cone washers (2 each side) from the trailing links-to-vehicle body. To install, tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  14. Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the rear subframe.
  15. Remove the 4 front (2 each side) bushing brace-to-body bolts. To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the 2 front (1 each side) mounting nuts and washers. To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).
  17. Remove the 2 rear mounting nuts. To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).
  18. Remove the rear subframe.
  19. Transfer the components as necessary.
  20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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