Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL	-

Check

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove and discard the RDU fluid fill plug.

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If fluid level is low, check and top off the RDU with clean RDU fluid. The RDU fluid level should be within 2mm (0.079 in.) from the fluid level fill plug opening.

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If empty, fill the RDU with clean RDU fluid. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid / XY-75W-QL

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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

Install the RDU fluid fill plug.

Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

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