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Differential Fluid Level Check

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Fluid Suction Gun

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-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.
    GFD412908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If draining is needed. Using a general equipment, remove as much fluid as possible from the RDU. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
    GFD412909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the filler plug. If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.55L (1.15 pt) 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: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

GFD412910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY