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Differential Fluid Level Check: Check

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to: JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the retainers and the air deflector.
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  3. Remove the filler plug.
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  4. If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.54L (1.15pt) of rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.

    Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)

    Torque:

    1. Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
    2. Stage 2: 180°

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  5. Install the air deflector and retainers.
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  6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to: JACKING & LIFTING .