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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 575 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Axle Assembly: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  2. Remove the front halfshafts. Refer to: Halfshaft .
  3. If equipped. Remove the bolts and the rear underbody shield.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD551958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped. Remove the engine front underbody shield.

    1. Remove the bolts.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD551963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    GFD551964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.

      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    2. Separate the steering column shaft U-joint from the steering gear.

    GFD551965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the steering gear boot.
    GFD551966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD551967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    3.0L Diesel 

  9. Remove the steering gear. Refer to: Steering Gear .
  10. Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD551967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolt and the vibration damper from the front differential.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD551968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  12. Remove and discard the front axle tube bushing bolt and flagnut.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD551969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: The transmission jack is not shown for clarity.

    Using the transmission jack for support, remove and discard the front axle housing bushing bolt. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

    Torque: 136 lb.ft (185 Nm)

    GFD551970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the front differential breather hose and position aside.
    GFD551971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. With the transmission jack in place to secure the front differential, remove and discard the front axle housing bushing bolt. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    2. Remove and discard the T-nut.
    GFD551972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Lower the transmission jack and the remove the front axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
GFD551973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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