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Differential Fluid Level Check

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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 .
  2. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and remove the underbody shield.

    GFD705198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts, and remove the underbody shield.

    GFD705199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and remove the underbody shield.

    GFD705200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the front differential fill plug.
    GFD705201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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)

    GFD705202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the front differential fill plug.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD705201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the underbody shield and underbody shield bolts.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD705200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD705199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

GFD705198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY