Differential Fluid Level Check

Materials 

Check 

• 1.
  
  With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview

• 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 0.55L (1.15 pt) 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

  : 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

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• 5.
  
  Install the air deflector and retainers.

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• 6.
  
  With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview