Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
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.
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To install, tighten the rear bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
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To install, tighten the front bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
2. Install a new exhaust hanger on the subframe.
3. NOTE: The vehicle must be at ride height before tightening the bolts.
Position the 4 rear control arms into the subframe.
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Loosely install the bolts.
4. Install the rear stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Vehicles with AWD
5. Install the rear axle assembly.
All vehicles
6. Tighten the 4 rear control arms bolts.
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Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
