Differential 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
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- If draining is needed.
- Clean the differential fluid drain plug.
- Remove the differential fluid drain plug.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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- Clean the differential fluid fill plug.
- Remove the differential fluid fill plug.
- Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be level with the fluid level fill plug opening. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)
- Install the differential fluid fill plug.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)