Uni-Body System, Subframe System & Mounting System: Removal & Installation Ford Escape II

Removal and Installation

Note. Escape All-Wheel Drive (AWD) shown, all other vehicles similar.

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Note. Escape and Mariner only.

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Note. Escape Hybrid only.

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All vehicles

Note. Suspension and subframe fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Turn the wheels to the straight ahead position and remove the key. Hybrid vehicles
3. Disconnect the high-voltage traction battery. For additional information, refer to «HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY»(ref-344108) .
4. Remove the rear transmission insulator and retainer. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT)»(ref-344058) . All vehicles
5. Remove the front tires. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-344055) .
6. Remove the front driveshaft, if equipped. Remove the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Discard the bolts and washers. To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft). Remove the 4 U-joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft. Discard the U-joint cap strap bolts and cap straps. To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) and the lateral support crossmember. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
8. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe (2.3L) or the dual converter Y-pipe (3.0L). For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-344061) .
9. Remove the 6 bolts and the scrivet from the LH splash shield and remove the splash shield.
10. Remove the engine support crossmember front insulator bolt. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
11. Remove the 2 engine support crossmember bolts. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Hybrid vehicles only
12. Remove the 2 bolts from the lower transmission insulator and retainer bracket. All vehicles
13. Remove the nut and the engine support crossmember. Discard the nut. To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft). All vehicles except hybrid
14. Remove the rear transaxle support isolator through bolt. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). All vehicles
15. Remove the power steering coupler bolt. Discard the bolt. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
16. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts. Discard the nuts. To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
17. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
18. Remove the 2 lower stabilizer bar link nuts. Discard the nuts. To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
19. Remove the 2 lower control arm ball joint pinch bolt nuts and pinch bolts. Discard the nuts and the bolts. To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
20. Using a suitable lift, support the front subframe.
21. Loosen the 2 front subframe rear bolts. To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
22. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts. To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
23. With an assistant, remove the front subframe.
24. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Transfer the components as necessary.

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Removal

All vehicles

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) . Vehicles with all All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
2. Remove the rear axle assembly. For additional information, refer to «REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL»(ref-344084) . All vehicles
3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and position the 4 rear control arms aside.
5. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger from the subframe.
6. With an assistant, remove the 4 bolts and the rear subframe.

Installation

All vehicles

1. With an assistant, position the rear subframe and install the bolts. To install, tighten the rear bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). To install, tighten the front bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
2. Install a new exhaust hanger on the subframe.
3. Position the 4 rear control arms into the subframe. Loosely install the bolts.
4. Install the rear stabilizer bar link upper nuts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft). Vehicles with AWD
5. Install the rear axle assembly. For additional information, refer to «REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL»(ref-344084) . All vehicles
6. Tighten the 4 rear control arms bolts. Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).