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Ford Escape: Power Transfer Unit / General Procedures - Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check

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).
  1. Remove the underbody shield.
    Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the PTU fill plug.
  1. Fill the PTU with clean fluid, level with the fill plug opening.
    Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
  1. Install the PTU fill plug.
    Torque:
      Stage 1:  133 lb.in (15 Nm)
      Stage 2:  360°
  1. Install the underbody shield.
    Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

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