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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 544 (REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Removal and Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    3. NOTE:
    1. Index-mark the driveshaft before disconnecting from the rear axle.
    2. Install new driveshaft bolts when installing the driveshaft.
  3. Remove and discard the 6 driveshaft bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).
  4. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04655404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the rear drive axle electrical connector and remove the harness from the subframe.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear Drive Axle Electrical Connector
    G04655405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Five Hundred/Montego 

  6. Remove the 4 retainers holding the sway bar to the subframe and disconnect the sway bar links. Position the sway bar forward.

    7. Freestyle 

  7. Remove the rear sway bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .

    8. All vehicles 

  8. Remove the rear subframe cross brace.
    • To install, tighten to 63 N.m (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Subframe Cross Brace Bolts
    G04655406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the axle front insulator bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
    10. CAUTION: Use care when removing or installing the assembly in the vehicle.
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