Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Fluid Level Check

Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Fluid Level Check

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 (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the differential fluid fill plug.
  1. Check and top-off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be to the bottom of the fluid fill plug opening.
    Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
    Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
  1. Ensure the RDU gear lubricant level to the bottom of the filler hole (as shown).
  1. Install the differential fluid fill plug.
    Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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