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:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-D081A
(204-D081)
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS)
Activation
NOTE:
The tire pressure sensors will go into a "sleep
mode" when a vehicle is stationary to conserve battery power. The
sensors do not transmit information while in sleep mode...