Ford Fusion: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Axle Assembly. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL |
WSP-M2C197-A
|
Removal
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Remove the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the driveshaft to rear differential flange bolts and washer assemblies.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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NOTE:
Do not remove driveshaft from the pinion flange by pulling on the driveshaft tube. Damage to the CV joint can result.
Disconnect the driveshaft.
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Index-mark the driveshaft CV joint coupling and RDU (Rear Drive Unit) flange.
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Separate the driveshaft CV joint coupling from the RDU flange.
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Position and support the driveshaft aside.
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Disconnect the ATC connector.
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Disconnect the RDU vent tube.
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Position and secure a transmission jack under the RDU.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Remove the rear RDU mounting bolts.
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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Remove the front RDU mounting bolts and using the transmission jack, remove the RDU.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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If installing a new RDU.
Remove the RDU mounting bracket bolts and mounting brackets.
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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If installing a new RDU.
Remove the RDU mounting bracket bolts and mounting brackets.
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
Installation
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NOTICE:
If replacing the axle assembly, the 4X4 control
module will need to be reconfigured with the new Active Torque Coupling
(ATC) bar code information. If the new bar code information does not
match the existing 4X4 control module information, driveline damage or
driveability concerns can occur.
If installing a new RDU, re-configure the Active Torque Coupling (ATC).
Refer to: Four-Wheel Drive Systems (308-07A Four-Wheel Drive Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.55L (1.15 pt) of
rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196
in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
/ XY-80W90-QL
(WSP-M2C197-A)
Torque:
21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the housing, seals, and pinion flange for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-990Installer, Axle SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-A
Removal
Remove the rear halfshaft...
Other information:
Line Pressure Test
NOTE:
Perform the line pressure test prior to performing the stall
speed test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not perform the
stall speed test or transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain WOT in any transmission range for more than 5 seconds...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...