Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Specifications

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Specifications

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant	WSP-M2C197-A

Capacities

Item	Liters
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant	0.47-0.62L (1.0-1.3 Pt) (to the bottom of the filler hole)*

*The rear axle lubricant is filled for life.

Rear Drive Axle/Differential

Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Axle and Differential

Preliminary Inspection Visually inspect the housing, seals, and pinion flange for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH ...

Other information:

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Refrigerant System Tests - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS)

Inspection NOTE: Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature between 21°C (70°F) and 38°C (100°F) NOTE: Variable compressors may not stroke up unless the ambient temperatures are above 21°C (70°F) when conducting the pressure mapping procedure...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Thermostatic Expansion Valve

Removal NOTICE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
Torque:
Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)