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:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
Right hand (RH) cellular antenna cable
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
If equipped, remove the subwoofer and amplifier unit...
Automatic Transmission Precautions
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously...