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205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Dana M220 2019 Ranger
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 11/27/2018

Differential Draining and Filling

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant WSP-M2C197-A
XY-80W90-QL
Draining

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

2. Remove and discard the differential oil fill plug.

3. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

Remove and discard the differential oil drain plug.

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4. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

Install the differential oil drain plug.

Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

Filling

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1. Fill the differential with clean differential gear lubricant.

Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Dana M220, Specifications).
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)

2. Check the differential fluid level. The differential gear lubricant level should be to the bottom of fluid fill plug
opening.

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3. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

Install the differential fluid fill plug.

Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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