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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 - Overview
  2. Remove the differential fluid fill plug.
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  3. Check and top-off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be to the bottom of the fluid fill plug opening. Refer to: Specifications 

    Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

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  4. Ensure the RDU gear lubricant level to the bottom of the filler hole (as shown).
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  5. Install the differential fluid fill plug.

    Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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