Ford Escape: 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 and discard the RDU fluid fill plug.
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If fluid level is low, check and top off the RDU with clean RDU fluid.
The RDU fluid level should be within 2mm (0.079 in.) from the fluid
level fill plug opening.
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If empty, fill the RDU with clean RDU fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is installed.
Install the RDU fluid fill plug.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (29 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
Transmission Jack
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation instructions...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Module
DTC
Description
Action
ABS
B10DA:51
PATS Target Identifier: Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test P
ABS
C0001:01
TCS Control Channel 'A' Va..
Overview
The power liftgate feature allows power opening and closing of the liftgate using any of the following methods:
The front power liftgate switch (located on the instrument panel).
The rear interior power liftgate switch (located on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel) (close only).
The liftgate release switch (located in upper portion of the liftgate handle cavity).
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