How to Replace Axle Shaft, Bearing & Seal on Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX?

The procedure is similar for both ford and Lincoln car models:-----

The details to replace Axle Shaft, Bearing & Seal replacing is as follows:----

Removal & Installation

NOTE

This procedure covers replacement of the Stub Shaft, Bearing and Seal.

1. Remove the driveshaft assembly.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar and link.
4. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
5. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector at the front of the crossmember.
6. Remove the 4 differential housing to front insulator bracket bolts. (To install tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).

Fig. Removing the differential housing to front insulator bracket bolts

1. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket to subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside. To install tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).
2. Loosen the RH front insulator bracket to subframe bolt and the bracket, and rotate the bracket aside. To install tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).
3. Remove the 2 RH side insulator bracket to rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly. To install, tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).
4. Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket to rear axle differential bolts. To install, tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).
5. Lower the rear axle assembly.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

These details will help.

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