Lincoln Corsair: 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 and discard the RDU fluid fill plug.
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If fluid level is low, check and top off the RDU with clean RDU fluid.
The RDU fluid level should be within 2mm (0.079 in.) from the fluid
level fill plug opening.
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If empty, fill the RDU with clean RDU fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
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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)
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
Transmission Jack
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation instructions...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Rain Sensor
2
SCCM
3
GWM
4
BCM
5
IPC
6
PCM
7
BCMC
8
Wiper Relay
9
BCMC
10
Rear Washer Relay
11
Rear Wiper Motor
12
Washer Motor
13
Windshield Wiper Motor
14
HS-CAN3
15
LIN LIN
16
HS-CA..
Removal
Passenger seat
Remove the OCS sensor.
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Driver seat
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
If equipped with heated/ventilated seats.
Remove the front seat cushion blower mot..