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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Support the hood with a commercially available hood prop.
Open the Hood...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
A new HCU is equipped with a new ABS module.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current ABS module installed. If
the current ABS module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the
tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...