Transfer Case Fluid Level Check

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Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL	WSL-M2C192-A

Check

NOTE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) must be installed any time the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) has been submerged in water.

NOTE: Fill level checks are done in-vehicle only. Let the vehicle sit 10 minutes after the road test before checking the lubricant level.

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

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Remove the PTU fill plug.

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NOTE: The fill capacity of the PTU is 18 fl oz (530 ml).

Fill the PTU with clean fluid, level with the fill plug opening.

Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)

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Install the PTU fill plug.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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If equipped, install the underbody shield.

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