Removal and Installation

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Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the rear halfshafts. Refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
Remove the rear stabilizer bar and link. Refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Transmission Hydraulic Jack To Axle Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector at the front of the crossmember.
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.
Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Loosen the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket, and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts (RH)
  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 Insulator Or Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts (LH)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the rear axle assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.