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Rear Subframe: Installation

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All vehicles 

  1. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  2. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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  3. NOTE: AWD shown FWD similar.

    If equipped.

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  4. If equipped.
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    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

  6. NOTE: Located in RR wheel opening.
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  7. On both sides. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
  8. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
  9. All vehicles 

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  10. On both sides. Finger tighten only.
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  11. On both sides. Finger tighten only.
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  12. On both sides. Refer to: Spring .
  13. NOTE: NOTICE:

    Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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  14. NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

    On both sides.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  15. NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

    On both sides.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD231033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. On both sides. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar Link .
  17. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  18. Check and, if necessary, adjust rear toe. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment .
  19. If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.