Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
15. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts and allow the stabilizer bar to hang freely.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
16. WARNING: Secure the assembly to the jack. Avoid any obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Contact with obstructions may
cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which may result in serious personal injury.
Support the differential housing with a suitable jackstand.
17. Disconnect the vent hose from the differential housing vent tube.
18. NOTICE: Any time bolts, washers, spacers or nuts are loosened in the differential support for any reason, install new components to
prevent damage.
Remove and discard the 3 differential housing bolts and flagnuts.
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To install, tighten to 66 Nm (49 lb-ft).
19. Lower the differential housing approximately 25 mm (1 in).
LH side
20. Remove the LH engine support insulator nut.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
21. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If equipped, install new differential housing bolts and flagnuts.
