Rotary Blade Coupling: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driveshaft. See DRIVE SHAFT article. Disconnect the electrical connector. See Fig 1 . Drain the differential fluid from the housing. Remove the bolts and the rear differential cover. See DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER . Remove the rear differential mass damper bolts and remove rear differential mass damper. See Fig 2 . Remove the 6 bolts and rotary blade coupling assembly. See Fig 4 .

Fig 1: Locating Harness Connector

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Mass Damper (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Mass Damper (2 Of 2)

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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Rotary Blade Coupling Assembly

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