Escape 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
6. Remove and discard the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts.
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To install, tighten the new nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
7. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (except Hybrid)
8. Remove the rear transaxle insulator through bolt.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles with automatic transaxle - 2.5L
9. Remove the 3 transmission damper bolts and the transmission damper.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
10. Remove and discard the 2 steering gear bolts.
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To install, tighten the new bolts to 125 Nm (92 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (except Hybrid), it is necessary to grasp the driveshaft by hand and apply slight downward pressure
to obtain clearance for the removal of the steering gear.
Rotate the steering gear 90 degrees clockwise and remove it from the LH side of the vehicle.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
13. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
