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
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the differential fluid fill plug.
- If draining is needed. Using a general equipment, remove as much fluid as possible from the RDU. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
- 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)