Uni-Body System , Subframe System and Mounting System: Component Locations Ford Taurus IV facelift

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Engine Lifting Bracket 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine (3.0L 4V-V6) 134-00243 or equivalent Thread Protector 211-212 (T96P-3010-A2) Remover Steering Arm 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) Adapter for 211-5200 211-211 (T96-3010-A1)

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1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-209935) article .
2. Install the 3-bar engine support kit.
3. Remove the cooler tube bolt for the cooling tube.
4. Install the engine lifting bracket.
5. Remove the clips and the RH upper cowl grille.
6. Remove the three screws, clip and the RH lower cowl grille.
7. Remove the bolt, nut and the rear support brace.
8. Install the rear engine lifting bracket in the same location where the top bolt was removed from the rear support brace.
9. Support the engine with the special tool.
10. Install the engine lifting bracket on the right (back) hand side of the engine.
11. Install the engine lifting bracket on the left (front) hand side of the engine.
12. If equipped, remove the roll-restrictor bolt and nut.
13. Remove the downstream catalytic converter.
14. Support the exhaust system to one side under the vehicle.
15. Remove the air dam. Remove the seven screws. Remove the three bolts. Remove the air dam.
16. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-209885) article .
17. Remove the two lower ball joint nuts.
18. Using the special tools, disconnect the ball joint from the lower arm.
19. Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is free of the arm.
20. Remove the two nuts and disconnect the front stabilizer bar links.
21. Support the steering gear to prevent damage to the steering shaft.
22. Remove the steering gear nuts.
23. Remove the four bolts holding the power steering line to the frame.
24. Remove the RH front engine mount nut.
25. Remove the RH rear engine mount nut.
26. Remove the transmission insulator support bracket bolts from the frame.
27. Remove the pin-type retainers from the RH subframe splash shield.
28. Using a suitable support table, support the subframe.
29. Remove the four subframe bolts and lower the subframe from the vehicle.
30. Transfer all components as necessary.
31. To install, reverse the removal procedure. With an assistant, align the subframe and tighten the subframe bolts.
32. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to «SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-209883) .