Removal and Installation

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

NOTE: Escape All-Wheel Drive (AWD) shown in illustration, all other vehicles similar.

Fig 1: Front Subframe Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - All-Wheel Drive

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W500644	Lateral support crossmember bolt (4 required)
2	5B112	Lateral support crossmember
3	W711268	Front insulator bolt
4	W706899	Engine support crossmember bolt (2 required)
5	W710553	Engine support crossmember nut
6	6P094	Engine support crossmember
7	4529	Front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolt (6 required)
8	3N341	Front driveshaft cap strap bolt (4 required)
9	4639	Front driveshaft cap strap (2 required)
10	4R602	Front driveshaft

NOTE: Escape and Mariner only.

Fig 2: Front Subframe Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - Escape And Mariner Only

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item	Part Number	Description
11	W705833	Outer tie-rod end nut (2 required)
12	W708990	Front stabilizer bar link nut (2 required)
13	W709618	Lower control arm pinch bolt (2 required)
14	W520213	Lower control arm pinch bolt nut (2 required)
15	W710173	Rear transaxle support isolator through bolt
16	W713065	Power steering coupler bolt
17	W712858	Front subframe nut (2 required)
18	W708549	Front subframe bolt (2 required)
19	5025	Front subframe

NOTE: Escape Hybrid only.

Fig 3: Front Subframe Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - Escape Hybrid Only

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item	Part Number	Description
11	W705833	Outer tie-rod end nut (2 required)
12	W708990	Front stabilizer bar link nut (2 required)
13	W709618	Lower control arm pinch bolt (2 required)
14	W520213	Lower control arm pinch bolt nut (2 required)
15	W710173	Rear transaxle support isolator through bolt
16	W713065	Power steering coupler bolt
17	W712858	Front subframe nut (2 required)
18	W708549	Front subframe bolt (2 required)
19	5025	Front subframe

All vehicles

NOTE: Suspension and subframe fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Turn the wheels to the straight ahead position and remove the key.
Hybrid vehicles
Disconnect the high-voltage traction battery. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .
Remove the rear transmission insulator and retainer. For additional information, refer to IN-VEHICLE REPAIR .
All vehicles
Remove the front tires. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .

NOTE: Do not reuse the Constant Velocity (CV) joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.

NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.

NOTE: Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.

Remove the front driveshaft, if equipped.
- Remove the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Discard the bolts and washers.
  - To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 U-joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft. Discard the U-joint cap strap bolts and cap straps.
  - To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) and the lateral support crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Lateral Support Crossmember Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the exhaust flexible pipe (2.3L) or the dual converter Y-pipe (3.0L). For additional information, refer to EXHAUST Y-PIPE -- 3.0L .
Remove the 6 bolts and the scrivet from the LH splash shield and remove the splash shield.

Fig 5: Locating LH Splash Shield
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Remove the engine support crossmember front insulator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine Support Crossmember Front Insulator Bolt
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Remove the 2 engine support crossmember bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Engine Support Crossmember Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Hybrid vehicles only
Remove the 2 bolts from the lower transmission insulator and retainer bracket.

Fig 8: Locating Lower Transmission Insulator And Retainer Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
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All vehicles
Remove the nut and the engine support crossmember. Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Nut And Engine Support Crossmember
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All vehicles except hybrid
Remove the rear transaxle support isolator through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Rear Transaxle Support Isolator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles
Remove the power steering coupler bolt. Discard the bolt.
- To install, tighten to 63Nm (46 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts. Discard the nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 11: Separating Tie Rod From Wheel Knuckle
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NOTE: Use the hex-holding fixture to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing and installing the stabilizer link nut.

Remove the 2 lower stabilizer bar link nuts. Discard the nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 lower control arm ball joint pinch bolt nuts and pinch bolts. Discard the nuts and the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Using a suitable lift, support the front subframe.

NOTE: Do not allow the front subframe rear bolts to come out of the lower control arm bushing.

NOTE: When installing the front subframe rear bolts, make sure both of the front subframe rear bolts are fully engaged in their cage nuts before tightening to specification.

Loosen the 2 front subframe rear bolts.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

NOTE: The lower control arm ball joints must be disconnected from the spindles at the same time the subframe is lowered.

With an assistant, remove the front subframe.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer the components as necessary.