Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.

Fig 1: Positioning Transmission Hydraulic Jack To Axle Housing
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Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Differential Housing-To-Front Insulator Bracket Bolts
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Remove the 3 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating RH Side Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
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Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating LH Side Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
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Lower the axle to gain clearance and disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Active Torque Coupling Electrical Connector
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Remove the rear axle assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.