Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Fluid - Differential: Technical Service Bulletins
Front/Rear Drive Axles - Lubricant Drain/Fill Procedure
Article No. 83-3-23
FRONT AND REAR DRIVE AXLES - LUBRICANT DRAIN AND FILL PROCEDURE
LIGHT TRUCKS 1979-83 F100-350, BRONCO, E100-350, RANGER, BRONCO II
The following is the recommended procedure for draining axle lubricant from front and/or rear driving axles on all light truck models.
1.
Drive the vehicle for 10-15 miles at highway speed to warm axle lubricant to operating temperature and minimum viscosity.
2.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and place a drain pan under the axle to be drained.
3.
Wire brush the filler plug area of the axle housing cover or carrier assembly to prevent possible entry of dirt, rust, etc. into the axle assembly.
4.
Remove the axle lubricant fill plug.
5.
Using a suitable suction-type utility pump (manual or powered), drain the axle lubricant from the axle by inserting the pump suction hose through
axle filler plug hole down into the lowest portion of the axle carrier housing removing all the lubricant.
6.
Fill the axle housing with the specified amount and type of lubricant as shown on the following specification charts.
7.
Install the filler plug and torque as shown on the following specification charts.
FRONT/REAR DRIVING AXLE SPECIFICATION CHARTS
I.
Filler Rug Torque Chart
Axle Fill Plug Torque
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All Dana Front/Rear 20-30 Ft.Lbs.
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Ford Built Rear Axles 25-50 Ft.Lbs.
II. Axle Lubricant Capacities - Econoline
Approximate Capacity (1) U.S. Pints (2)
Ford Standard and Traction-Lok
5.5 (3)
(E-100/150)
Dana Standard and Limited Slip
6.0 (4)
(E-250, Model 60/61-2)
Dana Standard and Limited Slip
6.5 (4)
(Model 70), Dual Rear Wheels
Ford Standard and Traction-Lok
5.5
(E-250 Van)
Dana Standard and Limited Slip
6.0 (4)
(Model 61-1) Single Rear Wheels
(1)
Service refill capacities are determined by filling to the bottom of the filler hole.
(2)
All Ford Conventional and Traction-Lok Rear Axles -
Use ESP-M2C154-A All Dana Conventional and Limited-Slip Rear Axles - Use ESW-M2C105-A
(3)
Add 4 ounces of EST-M2C118-A (Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A) for complete fill of Ford TractionLok axle.
(4)
Add 4 ounces of EST-M2C118-A (Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A) for complete refill of Dana Rear Limited-Slip Axle.
III. Axle Lubricant Capacities - Bronco Chart
Approximate Capacity (1) U.S. Pints
Front Axle (5) Dana
3.8 (3)
Rear Axle (4) Ford
5.5 (2)
(1)
Refill Capacity is determined by filling to the bottom of the filler hole.
(2)
All Ford Conventional and Traction-Lok Rear Axles -
Use ESP-M2C154-A.
(3)
All Dana Conventional and Limited-Slip Front Drive
Axles - Use ESW-M2C105-A.
(4)
Add 4 ounces of EST-M2C118-A (Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A) for complete fill of Ford TractionLok Axle (1979-1982).
