Differential Fluid Level Check

205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential 2016 Mustang

General Procedures Procedure revision date: 07/28/2015

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL	WSS-M2C942-A

Check

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

2. Remove the differential fluid fill plug.

Differential Fluid Level Check — original illustration 1, reference 2688Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 9mm (0.354 in.) from the fluid level 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)

Source reference 2688

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