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:
Deep Snow/Sand (If Equipped)
Use this mode to aid you in
getting your vehicle unstuck
from deep snow or sand.
Note: The intent of your all-wheel drive
vehicle is not for off-road use. The all-wheel
drive feature allows for driving on relatively
level surfaces, obstruction free and similar
to normal on-road driving conditions...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
300-OTC1585AEPowertrain Lift
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...