Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials 

Check 

1. Remove the engine rear undershield. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield .
2. If equipped. Remove the retainers and the front fender splash shield.

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3. Remove and discard the front differential fill plug.

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4. Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant.

   Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)

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5. Make sure the front differential lubricant level should be to the bottom of fluid fill plug opening.

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6. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

   Install the new front differential fill plug.

   Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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7. If removed. Install the front fender splash shield and the retainers.

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8. Install the engine rear undershield. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield .