Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling

Draining

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the RDU fluid fill plug.
   

1. Remove the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain.
   

Filling

1. Install the RDU fluid drain plug.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
     Stage 2:  180°

1. Fill the RDU with clean RDU gear lubricant.
   Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
   

1. Install the RDU fluid fill plug.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)