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
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the differential fluid fill plug.
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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)
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Ensure the RDU gear lubricant level to the bottom of the filler hole (as shown).
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Install the differential fluid fill plug.
Torque:
25 lb.ft (34 Nm)
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-220Installer, Differential ShimTKIT-1985-FH
Dial Indicator
Copper Hammer
Adjustment
Remove the differential housing cover...
Other information:
Check
Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston
pin and piston diameter (DN) height down from the top of the piston at
the point indicated. Refer to specifications for the piston diameter
(DN) height.
Refer to: Specifications (303-01A Engine - 3...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The EBB and the ABS module are serviced as an assembly and should not be separated.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current ABS module installed...