Removal and Installation

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

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
Remove the rear stabilizer bar and link. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector at the front of the crossmember.
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
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Loosen the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket, and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts (RH)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 Insulator Or Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts (LH)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the rear axle assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.