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
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Upper and lower B-pillar trim panels
Remove the front scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to:..
Checking the Wiper Blades
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to
lift the
wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
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