Escape 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2004)
15. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the manual transmission shift linkage.
Vehicles with 4WD
16. Remove the driveshaft.
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 2 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 2 subframe nuts lower the subframe from the vehicle.
20. Transfer all necessary components.
21. CAUTION: When installing the subframe bolts, make sure that both of the subframe rear bolts are fully engaged in the cage nuts before
tightening to specification.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
