Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the RDU fluid fill plug.
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Remove the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain.
Filling
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Install the RDU fluid drain plug.
Torque:
Stage 1:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2:
180°
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Fill the RDU with clean RDU gear lubricant.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
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Install the RDU fluid fill plug.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Configuration
Using the diagnostic scan tool, under the toolbox icon
select powertrain then select active on demand coupling barcode Entry...
Check
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
DTC Chart: BCM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC
Description
Action
B1046:11
Front Fog Lamp Control Switch: Circuit Short To Ground
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may ..