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Fluid Drain and Fill

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  1. Remove the axle drain plug.
  2. Install the drain plug and tighten the drain plug to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  3. Fill the axle to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
  4. Install the fill plug and tighten the fill plug to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  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
    G03190063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Add one pint of fluid.
  7. Install the ABS sensor.
    Fig 2: Installing ABS Sensor
    G03190064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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