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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIALREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Removal and Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal and Installation
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange.
    3. NOTE: Support the driveshaft.
  3. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-drive pinion bolts and position aside the rear driveshaft.
    • To install, tighten the 4 new bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
    Fig 1: Positioning Suitable Transmission Hydraulic Jack To Axle Housing
    G06094400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Active Torque Coupling Electrical Connector
    G06094401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Locating Differential Housing-To-Front Insulator Bracket Bolts
    G06094402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove and discard the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and rotate the bracket aside.
    • To install, tighten the new bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  9. Remove and discard the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
    • To install, tighten the new bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  10. Remove the 3 LH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating LH Side Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
      G06094403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the rear axle assembly.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.