Rear Subframe - AWD: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
- On both sides. Remove the rear halfshaft. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
- Remove the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar .
- On both sides. Remove the upper arm. Refer to: Upper Arm .
- On both sides. Remove the rear lower arm. Refer to: Rear Lower Arm .
- Drain the differential fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling .
- Detach the RDU housing vent hose retainers.
- Detach the retainers and position the RDU housing vent hose aside.
- Disconnect the RDU electrical wiring connector.
- Remove and discard the driveshaft to rear differential flange bolts and washer assemblies.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.NOTE: Do not remove driveshaft from the pinion flange by pulling on the driveshaft tube. Damage to the CV joint can result.
Disconnect the driveshaft.
- Index mark the driveshaft CV joint coupling and the RDU flange.
- Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the driveshaft from the RDU flange. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
- Gently pull and position the driveshaft aside.
- Position a transmission jack under the rear subframe. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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- Remove and discard the forward rear subframe bolts.
- Remove and discard the rearward rear subframe bolts.
- Lower the rear subframe from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack