Axle Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps may contain installation instructions.
- 1.
Remove the rear halfshafts. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
- 2.
Remove and discard the driveshaft to rear differential flange bolts and washer assemblies.Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- 3.NOTE: Do not remove driveshaft from the pinion flange by pulling on the driveshaft tube. Damage to the CV joint can result.
- 1.
Mark the driveshaft CV joint coupling and RDU (Rear Drive Unit) flange.
- 2.
Separate the driveshaft CV joint coupling from the RDU flange.
- 3.
Position and support the driveshaft aside.
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- 6.
Position and secure a transmission jack under the RDU.Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- 8.
Remove the front RDU mounting bolts and using the transmission jack, remove the RDU.Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
- 9.
If installing a new RDU, remove the RDU mounting bracket bolts and mounting brackets.Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)