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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 

  1. Follow the health and safety precautions. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  3. If equipped. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  4. Remove the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) fill plug.
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  5. 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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  6. Install the PTU fill plug.

    Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

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  7. If equipped. Install the underbody shield.
GFD184403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY