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

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

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Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 9mm (0.354 in.) from the fluid level 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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Install the differential fluid fill plug.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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If equipped with a differential cooler, operate the differential cooler pump with a scan tool for two minutes and repeat steps 1 thru 4.