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:
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WARNING: The system may not
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Replace if necessary. All vehicle seatbelt
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