Lincoln Aviator: Front Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL |
WSL-M2C192-A
|
Draining
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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 engine undershield.
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Remove the pin-type retainer.
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Remove the bolts and the radiator air deflector.
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Remove the bolts.
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Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
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Remove the front differential fill plug.
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WARNING:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Remove the front differential drain plug.
Filling
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Install the front differential drain plug.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Fill the front differential with clean gear lubricant.
Refer to: Specifications (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
/ XY-75W140-QL
(WSL-M2C192-A)
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Ensure the front differential gear lubricant is filled to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
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Install the front differential fill plug.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the engine undershield
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Position the engine undershield and install the pin-type retainer.
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Install the bolts.
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Install the radiator air deflector and the bolts.
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Install the radiator air deflector retainers.
Principles of Operation
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL
WSL-M2C192-A
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
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