Subframe - Rear

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Powertrain Lift Table	014-00765

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Subframe With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	5E118	Front bushing brace-to-body bolt (4 required)
2	W520515	Rear subframe nut (4 required)
3	5K067	Rear subframe
4	5E028	Rear subframe washer (4 required)

CAUTION: Suspension 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.

All vehicles

Remove the rear wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
With a wax pencil, mark the relationship alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Subframe Mark

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Remove the LH and RH rear lower control arms. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION article.
Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe as an assembly.

All wheel drive (AWD) only

NOTE: Index-mark the rear axle pinion flange and the driveshaft yoke.

Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts.
- To install, tighten to 83 Nm (61 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts

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All vehicles

Remove the bolt from the LH and RH wheel speed sensors.

Fig 4: Identifying LH & RH Wheel Speed Sensors Bolt

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Remove the RH and LH wheel speed sensor nuts from the stud and position aside.

Fig 5: Identifying LH & RH Wheel Speed Sensors Nuts

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AWD only

Disconnect the differential electrical connector on the LH of the subframe.

Fig 6: Identifying Differential Electrical Connector On LH Of Subframe

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All vehicles

Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) from the rear hub spindle-to-brake caliper.
- To install, tighten to 59 N.m (44 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Locating Rear Hub Spindle-To-Brake Caliper Bolts

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Position the brake calipers aside using mechanic's wire. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake lines.

Fig 8: Locating Hydraulic Brake Lines

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Remove the bolts from the parking brake cable-to-trailing link bracket.
- To install, tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable-To-Trailing Link Bracket Bolt

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Remove and discard the rear shock-to-trailing link lower bolts and flag nuts.
- To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.

Fig 10: Locating Rear Shock-To-Trailing Link Lower Bolts

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Remove the 4 bolts and cone washers (2 each side) from the trailing links-to-vehicle body.
- To install, tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).

Fig 11: Locating Trailing Links-To-Vehicle Body Bolts

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CAUTION: The rear subframe must be secured to the lifting table. The rear subframe can become unstable and fall from the lifting table.

NOTE: For all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, the rear differential is removed with the rear subframe.

Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the rear subframe.

Fig 12: Positioning Lifting Table Under Rear Subframe Using Special Tool (014-00765)

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Remove the 4 front (2 each side) bushing brace-to-body bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).

Fig 13: Locating Bushing Brace-To-Body Bolts

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Remove the 2 front (1 each side) mounting nuts and washers.
- To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).

Fig 14: Locating Front Mounting Nuts

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Remove the 2 rear mounting nuts.
- To install, tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).

Fig 15: Locating Rear Mounting Nuts

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Remove the rear subframe.
Transfer the components as necessary.

CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 395 mm (15.55 in).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 16: Identifying Distance Between Center Of Hub And Lip Of Fender With Specification

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