Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Fluid Level Check
Check
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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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Correct the rear axle oil level if necessary.
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)
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-126
(T78P-4851-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange
Tire Lever
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and SealantTA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4
Removal
NOTICE:
When replacing the RDU clutch, the ATC coil and yoke are a matched set and must be replaced also...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the IPC .
Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Removal and Installation).
Remove the APIM ...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LHD passenger seat shown, RHD passenger seat similar.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information...