General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rear differential lubrication | |
| SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant | WSP-M2C197-A |
| Capacities | |
| Rear axle liters (pints) | 1.4 (3.0) |
| Sealant | |
| Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA | WSK-M2G351-A5 (type II) |
| Runout | |
| Wheel hub flange bolt circle runout | 0.38mm (0.015 in) max. |
| Pilot runout | 0.15mm (0.006 in) max. |
| Wheel hub face runout | 0.254mm (0.010 in) max. |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The driveline system consists of the following components
- driveshaft assembly
- halfshaft - (RH)
- rear axle housing
- halfshaft - (LH)
On front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, the transaxle transmits power from the engine to the halfshafts.
On four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, power is transmitted from the engine through the transaxle to the transfer case. The transfer case transfers engine power from the transaxle to the RH front halfshaft and through the driveshaft to the rear axle and halfshafts. The (4X4) AUTO position is intended for normal driving condition, and the (4X4) ON position is intended for 4WD. For additional information on the transfer case, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION in TRANSFER CASE article .
For additional information on the driveshaft, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
For additional information on the rear axle, refer to DIFFERENTIALS & AXLE SHAFTS - REAR .
For additional information on the front halfshaft, refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
For additional information on the rear halfshaft, refer to DIFFERENTIALS & AXLE SHAFTS - REAR .
The engine angle is built into the engine mounts. If the engine angle is out of specification, the engine mounts must be inspected for damage. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 2.0L ZETEC and ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) .
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The vehicle certification (VC) label is located in the driver door jamb. The axle code is on the VC label.
The Dana axle model 174 has an axle ratio of 2.93 and ring gear diameter of 174 mm (6.85 in).
If equipped with the anti-lock brake system (ABS), the anti-lock speed sensor ring is located on the halfshaft outer joints.
