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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 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
  2. Remove the differential fluid fill plug.
    GFD705030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. Refer to: Specifications .

    Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

    GFD705031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the differential fluid fill plug.

    Torque: 38 lb.ft (51 Nm)

GFD705030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY