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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010TAURUS SEL, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
2010 Ford Taurus SEL, FWD
Axle Assembly: Removal
2010 Ford Taurus SEL, FWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
- Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
- Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing.
- Securely strap the jack to the housing.
- Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- Remove the 6 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- Lower the axle to gain clearance to the Active Torque Coupling (ATC) electrical connector and disconnect the connector.
- Remove the axle assembly.
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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.