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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.
    GFD252916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the filler plug.
    GFD252917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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°

    GFD252918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the air deflector and retainers.
    GFD252916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Lower the vehicle. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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