Ford Ecosport: 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 the RDU fluid fill plug.
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Correct the rear axle oil level if necessary.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
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Install the RDU fluid fill plug.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 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
205-126
(T78P-4851-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange
Tire Lever
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and SealantTA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4
Removal
NOTICE:
When replacing the RDU clutch, the ATC coil and yoke are a matched set and must be replaced also...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Repair
NOTICE:
Do not begin removal of the vehicle body side until the replacement pa..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Refrigerant Identification Equipment
Recovery
NOTICE:
Use an A/C refrigerant analyzer before recovering any of the vehicle's
A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the shop's bulk refrigerant at
risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated,
refer the customer to the se..