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
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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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may installation details.
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Remove the retainers and the electric booster heater.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
..
Press the button to enter the
settings menu.
Select Connectivity Features.
Select Vehicle Hotspot.
Select Settings.
Select SSID: ___.
Enter your required SSID.
Select Done.
Select Password: ___.
Enter your required password.
Select Done.
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