Front Subframe: Installation

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Raise the subframe assembly and position it to the vehicle.
Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift.

Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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NOTE: Align reference marks made during removal.

NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the new forward subframe bolts.

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1. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
  
  Install the subframe brackets and the bolts.
2. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
  
  Install the new rearward subframe bolts.
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NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

Tighten the new forward subframe bolts.

Torque

: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)

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NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.
1. Tighten the new rearward subframe bolts.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: 270°
2. Tighten the subframe bracket bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTE: 2.0L EcoBoost.

Clip the harness and connect the EPAS electrical connectors.

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NOTE: 2.7L EcoBoost.

Clip the harness and connect the EPAS electrical connectors.

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If equipped Position the steering gear heat shield and install the retainers.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Connect the body harness pushpin to the front of the subframe.

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NOTE: 2.0L EcoBoost.

Install the exhaust support bracket and the retainers.

Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: 2.0L EcoBoost vehicle shown in illustration, others similar.

Install the front crossmember brace and the retainers.

Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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NOTE: 2.0L EcoBoost.

Clean, apply adhesive and install the roll restrictor bolt.

Material

: Motorcraft® Threadlock 262 / TA-26 (WSK-M2G351-A6)

Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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NOTE: 2.7L EcoBoost.

Clean, apply adhesive and install the roll restrictor bolt.

Material

: Motorcraft® Threadlock 262 / TA-26 (WSK-M2G351-A6)

Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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NOTE: 2.7L EcoBoost.

Install the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).
On both sides. Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque

: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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NOTE: The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.

If equipped
1. Connect the front height sensor electrical connector.
2. Position the front height sensor wire harness and clip the harness to the front height sensor.
3. Position the front height sensor arm bracket and install the front height sensor arm bracket bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment . Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .