Lincoln Corsair: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack |
Wooden Block |
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation instructions.
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Remove the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the RDU actuator motor electrical connector and detach wiring harness retainer.
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Disconnect the RDU speed sensor electrical connector and detach wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the rear differential vent hose from RDU and position aside.
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Remove the bolt and position the ground cable aside.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Position a transmission jack and wooden block to secure the RDU .
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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Remove the front RDU mounting bolts, nut and the protection shield.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Remove the rear RDU mounting bolts.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Lower the transmission jack and remove the rear axle assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the differential fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
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NOTICE:
If replacing the axle assembly, the AWD control module will need to be
reconfigured with the new RDU bar code information. If the new bar code
information does not match the existing AWD control module information,
driveline damage or driveability concerns can occur.
NOTE:
Using the diagnostic scan tool, carry out the rear drive unit calibration routine.
NOTE:
The 16/17 -digit alpha numeric bar code is located on the label
attached to the RDU . Using the scan tool, configure RDU bar code to AWD
module through the OBD port.
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)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-126
(T78P-4851-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange
205-233
(T85T-4851-AH)
Installer, Drive Pinion FlangeTKIT-1985-FH-1
303-249Remover, Crankshaft Timing Pulley
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
Remov..
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air ..
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