Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Component Location. Description and Operation
RDU - Component Location
Item |
Description |
1 |
RDU actuator motor |
2 |
Speed sensor |
3 |
RDU
|
4 |
AWD module |
5 |
PTU (Power transfer unit) |
Materials
Name
Specification
XY-75W-QL - Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
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Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Capacities
Item
Liters
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
/ XY-75W-QL
0...
The RDU is available with 2.58 drive ratio.
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The rear drive axle and differential unit (RDU ) is a cast aluminum
differential assembly located in the rear of the vehicle consisting of
the following components:
Crown wheel and pinion
An electrically activated and mechanically engaged
clutch pack acting on the rear drive axles, that applies or removes..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Insert trim tool in location(s) shown.
Rotate the tool 90 degrees to release the overhead console rear retainers.
Working from the rear to the front along each side release the overhead console retainers.
Rotate and remov..
Removal
Remove the hood latch release handle access cover.
NOTE:
Insert a 10mm 1/4 inch drive socket to release the clips.
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Release the hood latch release handle retaining clips.
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal ..