Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
3. If the axle is equipped with the oil seal protector, make sure the oil seal lip and seal protector are correctly aligned.
4. Position the lower ball joint and install the lower ball joint nut.
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To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
5. Install the rear coil spring.
6. Install the anti-lock brake sensor harness-to-body bolt.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. CAUTION: Do not tighten the rear wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the
vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install the rear wheel hub nut.
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To install, tighten to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft).
