Draining and Filling the Powertrain. General Procedures

Materials

Draining

1. 1
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   If equipped.
   Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

   

3. 3
   Remove the PTU drain plug.

   

4. 4
   Install the PTU drain plug.
   Torque: 33 lb-ft (45 N·m)

   

Filling

1. 1
   Remove the PTU fill plug.

   

2. 2
   Fill the PTU with clean fluid to the level of the fill plug.
   Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)

   

3. 3
   Install the PTU fill plug.
   Torque: 33 lb-ft (45 N·m)

   

4. 4
   If equipped.
   Install the underbody shield.