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 |
| Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL | WSP-M2C197-A |
Check
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the differential fill plug.
- Check and top off the differential with differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 3mm (0.118 in.) from the fluid level fill plug opening.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
- Install the front differential fill plug.
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)