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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1428 (REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Removal and Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driveshaft. 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.

Fig 1: Positioning Transmission Hydraulic Jack To Axle Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Differential Housing-To-Front Insulator Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating RH Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating LH Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the axle to gain clearance and disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Active Torque Coupling Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear axle assembly.
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.