Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
17. NOTE: Lower the rear of the engine to allow the subframe to clear the companion flange on the transfer case.
Lower the rear of the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in).
All vehicles
18. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear subframe bolts to come out of the lower control arm bushing.
Completely loosen the two front subframe bolts, but do not remove them.
19. NOTE: The lower control arm ball joints must be disconnected from the spindles at the same time the subframe is lowered.
With an assistant, remove the two subframe nuts lower the subframe from the vehicle.
20. Transfer all necessary components.
21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
