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Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL -

Check 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
  2. Remove the RDU fluid filling plug.
    GFD592936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If empty, fill the rear axle with clean RDU fluid. If fluid level is low, fill to the bottom of the filler hole. Refer to: Specifications 

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid / XY-75W-QL

    GFD592938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the RDU fluid filling plug.

    Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

GFD592936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY