Lincoln Navigator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Ford 9.75 Inch Ring Gear / Differential Draining and Filling. General Procedures
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the rear axle fluid drain plug and allow the axle fluid to drain.
Filling
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Install the rear axle fluid drain plug.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the rear axle fluid fill plug.
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Fill the differential with clean differential gear lubricant.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02B)
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Install the rear axle fluid fill plug.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Check
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced.
NOTE:
The diagnostic scan tool must have an active Internet connection...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Fully extend and lower the steering column...