Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Speed Sensor. Removal and Installation
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid XY-75W-QL |
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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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Disconnect RDU speed sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the bolt and the RDU speed sensor.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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NOTE:
The O-ring seals are to be reused unless damaged.
Clean and inspect the RDU speed sensor O-ring for damage and install new RDU speed sensor as necessary.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is installed if the O-ring is damaged.
NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring is installed correctly within the O-ring groove.
If removed, install the new RDU speed sensor O-ring and lubricate them with clean RDU fluid.
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
/ XY-75W-QL
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-990Installer, Axle SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Drain the RDU fluid to the bottom of halfshaft seal...
Other information:
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles equipped with foot operated liftgate
Disconnect the liftgate module electrical connectors.
Remove the screw and the liftgate module...
Disposal
Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Undeployed-Inoperative
NOTE:
All inoperative airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and
inflatable seatbelt inflators have been placed on the Mandatory Return
List. Treat all discolored or damaged airbags the same as any
inoperative live airbag being returned...