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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EDGE FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5L
Differential Assembly: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar and link.
4. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
5. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector at the front of the crossmember.
6. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
8. 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).
9. 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).
10. Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
11. Lower the rear axle assembly.
12. 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.