Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Differential Fluid Level Check. General Procedures

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Differential Fluid Level Check. General Procedures

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid XY-75W-QL	-

Check

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

Remove the RDU fluid filling plug.

If empty, fill the rear axle with clean RDU fluid. If fluid level is low, fill to the bottom of the filler hole.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
Material: Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid / XY-75W-QL

Install the RDU fluid filling plug.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

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