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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 873 (REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Removal And Installation

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the spare tire.
Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Remove the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

NOTE: This step requires an assistant.

Remove the 3 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Remove the rear differential mount-to-subframe bolt and nut.
- To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.