Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft ® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL	WSS-M2C942-A

Check

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

Remove the differential fluid fill plug.

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3.

Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 10 mm (0.0394 in.) from the fluid level fill plug opening. Refer to: Specifications .
Material

: Motorcraft ® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

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4.

Install the differential fluid fill plug.
Torque

: 38 lb.ft (51 Nm)

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