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Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Rear Bushing

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Rear Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

204-598-01
Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide
205-271
Installer, Pivot Bushing
Transmission Jack

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the rear halfshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove bolts and the RDU rear damper covers.
    1. Position and secure a transmission jack under the RDU .
      Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    1. Remove the bolts and the RDU rear mounting brackets.
    1. Remove the bolts and the RDU rear dampers.
    1. Remove the RDU front mounting bracket to the RDU bolts.
    1. Remove the RDU front mounting bracket to member assembly bolts and the RDU mounting brackets.
      Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  1. Slowly lower the transmission jack and the RDU assembly.
    Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  1. Using the special tool, remove the differential rear bushing.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-271  Installer, Pivot Bushing. , 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.

Installation

  1. Mark on new differential rear bushing at specified distance.

  1. NOTE: Verify correct orientation on differential brackets, bushings must face away from the RDU assembly.

    Install the differential rear bushing and ensure the distance marked.

  1. NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

    Using the special tool press the differential rear bushing.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-271  Installer, Pivot Bushing. , 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.
  1. Slowly raise the transmission jack and the RDU .
    Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    1. Install the RDU front mounting brackets and the bolts.
      Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
    1. Install the RDU front mounting bracket to member assembly bolts.
      Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
    1. Install the RDU rear mounting brackets and the bolts.
      Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
    1. Install the RDU rear dampers and the mounting bolts.
      Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
    1. Remove the transmission jack.
  1. Install the RDU rear damper covers and the bolts.
    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
  1. Install the rear halfshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

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    Removal

    NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
    If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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