Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft ® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL	WSP-M2C197-A

Check

1.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

Remove the retainers and the air deflector.

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3.

Remove the filler plug.

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4.

If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.54L (1.15pt) of rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)

Torque:
- Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- Stage 2: 180°

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5.

Install the air deflector and retainers.

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6.

Lower the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .