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Fluid Drain and Fill

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  1. Remove the drain plug.
  2. Install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  3. Fill the axle to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
  4. Install the fill plug.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
    NOTE: For roll stability control (RSC) equipped vehicles, remove the rear wheel speed sensor plug. For non-RSC vehicles, remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
  5. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
    1. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
      G03944149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Add one pint of fluid.
  7. Install the ABS sensor and ABS sensor bolt.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Installing ABS Sensor And ABS Sensor Bolt
      G03944150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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