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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Measure and record the vehicle ride height. For additional information, refer to RIDE HEIGHT .
  2. Remove the rear wheels. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  3. With a wax pencil, mark the relational alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe assembly.
    • Remove the 2 catalytic converter nuts.
      • To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    • Disconnect the muffler and tailpipe assembly from the isolators.
    • Remove the assembly.
    5. NOTE:
    1. Index the driveshaft before disconnecting from the rear drive axle.
    2. It is necessary to install new driveshaft bolts during installation. Reuse of the driveshaft bolts is not recommended.
  5. Remove the 6 driveshaft bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  6. Loosen the trailing link-to-subframe bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 105 N.m (77 lb-ft).
  7. Support and raise the knuckle with a suitable jack.
    • Raise the knuckle until the tilt angle of the trailing link is horizontal to the body.
  8. Remove the trailing link-to-knuckle bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 105 N.m (77 lb-ft).
  9. Position the trailing link aside.
  10. Remove the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts.
    • To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - all wheel drive (AWD) to 142 N.m (105 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - front wheel drive (FWD) to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
  11. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G04659829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. AWD vehicles 

  12. Remove the rear axle assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    13. All vehicles 

  13. Release the park brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .
  14. Disconnect the intermediate park brake cable from the front park brake cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Intermediate Park Brake Cable From Front Park Brake Cable
    G04659830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the intermediate cable from the body bracket.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Intermediate Cable From Body Bracket
    G04659831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the park brake cable-to-body bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
  17. Disconnect the rear park brake cables at the equalizer.
  18. Disconnect the rear park brake cables from the park brake levers at the rear calipers.
  19. Disconnect the rear park brake cables from the park brake brackets.
  20. Remove the rear brake caliper pins.
    • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the rear calipers and the rear caliper brackets and attach aside to the body with mechanic's wire. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake lines.

    22. AWD vehicles 

  22. Remove the 4 rear subframe bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).

    23. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: When positioning the lifting table, be sure to support the rear subframe on the subframe rails. Do not lift on the rear differential or rear control arms, damage may occur.
  23. Position a lifting table.
  24. Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).

    25. AWD vehicles 

  25. Remove the 2 rear subframe brackets.

    26. All vehicles 

  26. Remove the rear subframe assembly.
  27. Transfer components as necessary.
    28. NOTE:
    1. Install new suspension fasteners during assembly.
    2. Before tightening the upper control, toe link, trailing arm and lower control arm bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension to ride height.
    Fig 4: Aligning Subframe To Body
    G04659832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • For installation, align the subframe to the body following the alignment specification.
    • Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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