Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials

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

Check

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

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If empty, fill the rear axle with clean RDU fluid. If fluid level is low, fill to the bottom of the filler hole. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid / XY-75W-QL

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Install the RDU fluid filling plug.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

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