Axle Lubricants And Capacities Specification

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AXLE LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES SPECIFICATION

Lubricant

Specification

Capacity

Rear Axle ⁽¹⁾

SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W1 40-QL

WSL-M2C192-A

1.65 liters (3.5 pints) Fill to the bottom of the filler hole)

Additive Friction Modifier XL-3

EST-M2C118-A

0.12 liters (0.25 pints)

Front Axle

Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL

WSP-M2C197-A

1.54 liters (2.7 pints) (9.56 mm (0.38 in) below the bottom of the filler hole)

Front Axle Halfshaft Inboard CV Joint

Constant Velocity Joint Grease

WSS-M1C258-A1

210 grams (4.94 oz.)

Front Axle Halfshaft Outboard CV Joint

Constant Velocity Joint Grease

WSS-M1C258-A2

185 grams (4.35 oz.)

Rear Axle Halfshaft Inboard CV Joint

Constant Velocity Joint Grease

WSS-M1C258-A1

250 grams (5.88 oz.)

Rear Axle Halfshaft Outboard CV Joint

Constant Velocity Joint Grease

WSS-M1C258-A1

225 grams (5.29 oz.)

⁽¹⁾	If fluid is required, replace the original FEHP lubricant with 75W-140. Remove the old tag and install a new tag.