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Differential Fluid Level Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft ® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL	WSS-M2C942-A

Check

1.

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

2.

NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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3.

NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the underbody shield bolts, the pin type retainers and remove the underbody shield.

GFD38662

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4.

NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

GFD38663

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

5.

Remove the front differential fill plug.

GFD38664

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6.

Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 3mm (0.118 in.) from the fluid level fill plug opening. Install the differential fill plug.
Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

GFD38665

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

7.

Install the front differential fill plug.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD38664

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8.

NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and underbody shield bolts.

GFD38663

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

9.

NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and the underbody shield bolts, or the pin type retainers.

GFD38662

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

10.

NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and the underbody shield bolts.

GFD38661

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY