Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL |
WSS-M2C942-A
|
IPTV Free Trial Draining
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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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Remove the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain.
Filling
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Install the RDU fluid drain plug.
Torque:
25 lb.ft (34 Nm)
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Fill the RDU with clean RDU gear lubricant.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
/ XY-75W85-QL
(WSS-M2C942-A)
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Ensure the RDU gear lubricant level to the bottom of the fluid fill plug opening.
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Install the RDU fluid fill plug.
Torque:
25 lb.ft (34 Nm)
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the housing, seals, drive pinion stem for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, c..
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Check
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on..
Other information:
You can use the remote control to recall memory positions.
If programmed to a pre-set position, the remote control recalls memory positions
when you unlock your vehicle. If you have the easy entry and exit feature enabled
and the ignition is off, the seat moves to the easy entry position...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component...
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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