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Final Drive Carrier and Differential Assembly: Assembly
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the differential side gears and thrust washers.
- Install the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.
- Rotate the differential pinion gears 90 degrees.
- Install the differential pinion shaft.
- Push the pinion shaft in place.
- Install the roll pin.
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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.