Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Differential Fluid Level Check. General Procedures
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid XY-75W-QL |
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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 the RDU fluid filling plug.
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If empty, fill the rear axle with clean RDU fluid. If fluid level is low, fill to the bottom of the filler hole.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
/ XY-75W-QL
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Install the RDU fluid filling plug.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL
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Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-242Remover, Fuel InjectorTKIT-1986-LMTKIT-1986-F
205-243Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-1986-LMTKIT-1986-F
Transmission Jack
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature. Connect
the Vacuum/Pressure Tester to the intake manifold. Run the engine at the
specified idle speed.
The vacuum gauge should read between 51-74 kPa (15-22 in-Hg)
depending upon the engine condition and the altitude at which the test
is conducted...
Categories
WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it may
not function.
Note: The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, use
the Tire Mobility Kit sealant. Replace the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel by an authorized
dealer after use of the sealant.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake hea
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