General Procedures - Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check

Materials

Check

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Remove the underbody shield.
   Refer to: Front Lower Engine Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
3. 3
   Remove the PTU fill plug.

   

4. 4
   Fill the PTU with clean lubricant up to the fill plug level.
   Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

   

5. 5
   Install the PTU fill plug.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 133 lb-in (15 N·m)
   Stage 2: 360°

   

6. 6
   Install the underbody shield.
   Refer to: Front Lower Engine Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).