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:
Removal
Release the stop tabs.
Remove the dampener and fully lower the glove compartment.
Remove the screws and open the cabin air filter door.
Remove the cabin air filter.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector.
NOTE:
When removing the sensor, use a suitable spanner on
both the senso..