Powertrain

Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check. General Procedures

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0204060801004533N·mlb·ft
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Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-75W140-QL
WSL-M2C192-A

Check

  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. If equipped.
    Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check. General Procedures
  3. Remove the PTU fill plug.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check. General Procedures
  4. 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)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check. General Procedures
  5. Install the PTU fill plug.
    Torque: 33 lb-ft (45 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check. General Procedures
  6. If equipped.
    Install the underbody shield.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check. General Procedures

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