Differential Fluid Level Check
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Fluid Suction Gun |
|---|
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-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.
- If draining is needed. Using a general equipment, remove as much fluid as possible from front axle.. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
- 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. Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
- Install the front differential fill plug.
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)