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:
System Operation
System Diagram
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1
PCM
2
ABS
3
SOBDMC
4
Active Grille
Shutter Actuator
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
ABS
3
SOBDMC
4
Act..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the A/C pressure transducer.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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