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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH C-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector and route the power liftgate motor electrical harness throu..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Two Leg Puller
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover.
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm nut.
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
Use the General Equipment: Two Leg Puller
..