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Ford Escape: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Actuator Motor

Removal

  1. Remove the rear axle assembly.
    Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A) .
  1. NOTICE: The RDU contains axle fluid. To prevent spillage, do not tilt the RDU during actuator motor removal or installation.

    NOTE: Mark the installation orientation prior to removal with a marker.

    Remove and discard the bolts. Remove the actuator motor.

Installation

  1. Make sure that the idler gear and spline teeth are aligned before tightening the bolts.
  1. NOTICE: Make sure new bolts are used.

    NOTE: The RDU bolts must be started by hand prior to tightening.

    Install the bolts and the actuator motor.
    Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
  1. Install the rear axle assembly.
    Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A) .

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