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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 4WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2012 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.5L
Removal and Replacement
2012 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Removal and Replacement
Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange.
3. NOTE: Support the driveshaft.
Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-drive pinion bolts and position aside the rear driveshaft.
- To install, tighten the 4 new bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Remove the rear halfshafts.
5. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
6. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
7. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
8. Remove and discard the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
9. Remove and discard the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
10. Remove the 3 LH side insulator 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.