Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Actuator Motor. Removal and Installation
Removal
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Remove the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A)
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NOTICE:
The RDU contains axle fluid. To prevent spillage, do not tilt the RDU during actuator motor removal or installation.
NOTE:
Mark the installation orientation prior to removal with a marker.
Remove and discard the bolts. Remove the actuator motor.
Installation
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Make sure that the idler gear and spline teeth are aligned before tightening the bolts.
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NOTICE:
Make sure new bolts are used.
NOTE:
The RDU bolts must be started by hand prior to tightening.
Install the bolts and the actuator motor.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Install the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A)
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-208
(T83T-4676-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil SealTKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
Remove the drive pinion flange...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL
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Removal
NOTE:
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