Ford Escape: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Description and Operation - Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Component Location
RDU - Component Location
Item |
Description |
1 |
RDU actuator motor |
2 |
Speed sensor |
3 |
RDU
|
4 |
AWD module |
5 |
PTU (Power transfer unit) |
Materials
Name
Specification
XY-75W-QL - Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
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Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Capacities
Item
Liters
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
/ XY-75W-QL
0...
The RDU is available with 2.58 drive ratio.
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The rear drive axle and differential unit (RDU ) is a cast aluminum
differential assembly located in the rear of the vehicle consisting of
the following components:
Crown wheel and pinion
An electrically activated and mechanically engaged
clutch pack acting on the rear drive axles, that applies or removes..
Other information:
Autounlock
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Your vehicle comes to a stop.
You open the driver door..
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box
Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box
Pull the latch toward you and remove
the top cover.
Pull the connector lever upward.
Pull the connector upward to remove
it.
Pull both latches toward you and
remove the fuse box.
Turn the fuse box over and open the
lid.
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood Fuse Box
..