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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.
    GFD200703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 6mm (1/4 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)

    GFD200704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the differential fluid fill plug.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD200705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY