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:
Passive Anti-Theft System
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
How Does the Passive Anti-Theft System Work
The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch the ignition off...
Item
Part Number
Description
1
7C0987C098
Traction motor drive gear assembly
2
7H4717H471
Transfer shaft and gear assembly
3
7F4657F465
Differential carrier and gear assembly
4
7L4377L437
Ring gear assembly
The
final drive gear is meshed with the transfer shaft and bolted to the
differential case...