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Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G01291716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the differential fill plug.
  3. Use the oil suction gun and remove the axle lubricant through the fill opening.
  4. If necessary, a cleaning solvent can be injected to remove any contaminants.
  5. Repeat Step  3 to remove the cleaning solvent.
  6. Refill the differential with Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
  7. Install the fill plug and tighten.