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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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NOTE: Do not torque the 4 ring gear bolts.
Hand-start 4 new ring gear bolts to align the holes in the ring gear and the differential case. Evenly tighten the 4 bolts to seat the ring gear onto the differential case.
- Install the remaining new differential ring gear bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
Torque: Stage 1: 24 lb.ft (33 Nm) Stage 2: 60 deg.
- Using the special tools, press new differential carrier bearings on the differential assembly. Use Special Service Tool: 307-587 Differential bearing installer and guide.Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Select a new differential shim. Refer to: Torque Converter Housing
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.