Ford Escape: Power Transfer Unit / General Procedures - Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check
Materials
| Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL |
WSS-M2C942-A
|
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 the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the PTU fill plug.
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Fill the PTU with clean fluid, level with the fill plug opening.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
/ XY-75W85-QL
(WSS-M2C942-A)
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Install the PTU fill plug.
Torque:
Stage 1:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Stage 2:
360°
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Install the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the instrument panel center register...
Removal
Front USB port
Release the tabs, position the USB port out and disconnect the USB cable.
Rear USB port
Open the floor console lid.
Release the tabs, position the USB port out and disconnect the USB cable...