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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3-B
WSS-M97B44-D
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...