Lincoln Corsair: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling
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 and discard the RDU fluid fill plug.
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Remove and discard the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain.
Filling
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is installed.
Install the RDU fluid drain plug.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Fill the RDU with clean RDU fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
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Check the RDU fluid level. The RDU fluid level should be 2mm (0.079 in)
below the bottom of filler hole opening. If required, top-off the RDU
with clean RDU fluid.
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is installed.
Install the RDU fluid fill plug.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Check
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation)...
System Operation
Catalyst And Exhaust Systems
The
catalytic converter and exhaust systems work together to control the
release of harmful engine exhaust emissions into the atmosphere. The
engine exhaust gas consists mainly of nitrogen (N), CO2 and water (H2O)...
Categories
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire
size, load index and speed rating. The
definitions of these items are listed
below. (Note that the tire size, load index
and speed rating for your vehicle may
be different from this example.)
P: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that may be
used for service on cars, sport utility
vehicles, minivans and light trucks. Note:
If your tire size does not begin with a
letter this may mean it is designated by
either the European Tire and Rim
Technical Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
215: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
15: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
95: Indicates the tire's load index. It
is an index that relates to how much
weight a tire can carry. You may find this
information in your owner’s manual. If
not, contact a local tire dealer.
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