Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Overview. Description and Operation
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:
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Crown wheel and pinion
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An electrically activated and mechanically engaged
clutch pack acting on the rear drive axles, that applies or removes
torque from the RDU to the rear axles when commanded
When commanded by the AWD the RDU
Clutch synchronizes the drive shaft speed with the rear wheel speed
and allows drive torque from the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) to be fed to
the rear axles.
The RDU system consists of the following components:
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RDU actuator motor
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Spur and idler gear
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Ball ramp drive plate
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Ball ramp driven plate
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Drive shaft coupling (Plunge style joint companion flange)
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Drive shaft speed sensor
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Rear differential carrier and inner or outer covers
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Differential case assembly
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Intermediate shaft (splined to clutch discs)
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Multi-plate clutch pack
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Clutch pack housing (splined to clutch plates)
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Hypoid gears
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Left and right output seals
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Drive Mode
2
PCM
3
ABS
4
Accelerator Pedal Position
5
BCM
6
Ignition Status
7
GWM
8
AWD
9
Speed / Position sensor
10
Actuator motor
11
Steering Wheel Angle
12
Vehicle Acceleration
13
Wheel Speed
14
RDU
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Other information:
Overview
The cruise control system is controlled by the PCM .
The
cruise control mode is selected from the steering wheel mounted
switches which are integrated into the steering wheel. Refer to Owners
Literature for additional information.
The
cruise control system maintains a selected vehicle speed between 32 kmh
(20 mph) or 30 kmh (18 mph) (metric cluster) and the maximum limited
vehicl..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-D081A
(204-D081)
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS)
Ford Diagnostic Equipment
Programming
NOTE:
The TPMS can be placed into learn mode using a diagnostic scan tool or manually where a diagnostic scan tool is not available.
NOTE:
The horn will sound once and the TPMS
indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered
successful..