Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Fluid Level Check

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / 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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Remove the differential fluid fill plug.

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)

Ensure the RDU gear lubricant level to the bottom of the filler hole (as shown).

Install the differential fluid fill plug.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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