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[B_Dominant]

Installed this Ford Performance differential cover.

@Mikey1287 what hole did you fill it up to? Do you know the difference between the two?

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[Mikey1287]

I filled from the top hole and just used the 2 quarts required.

@Mikey1287 what hole did you fill it up to? Do you know the difference between the two?

 

[Boreal]

@Mikey1287 what hole did you fill it up to? Do you know the difference between the two?

The Double NPT setup allows you to add an external diff cooler for racing applications.

Two Qts, or fill to the lower hole

 

[GroovyGeek]

The Double NPT setup allows you to add an external diff cooler for racing applications.

Two Qts, or fill to the lower hole

2 qts are to upper hole

 

[Beach_Bum]

2 qts are to upper hole

It seems that not all vendors supply a true quart in their packaging. In the Change Your Driveline Fluids thread, some have used the squeeze pouches and had to use 2 whole pouches and a bit more from a third.

 

[orion]

Nothing specific in the WSM for the MT, just the general procedure.


Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation
Activation

WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake booster without activating the brake system service mode may result in unexpected hydraulic brake application or a false leak detection DTC. This will significantly reduce the performance of the brake system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Brake service mode is also known as brake maintenance mode.
NOTE: Prior to carrying out the brake service mode activation steps below, clear all EPB and EBB related DTCs.
NOTE: Carry out the following service mode activation procedure to deactivate the EPB and EBB systems.
NOTE: This mode is required to deactivate the brake boost and allow the entire brake system to bleed manually.
NOTE: This mode will cause all the associated brake warning indicators and text messages to appear.

1. Set the ignition to ON.

1. Press the brake pedal and release the EPB .

1. Release the brake pedal.

1. Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch to the RELEASE (downward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and EPB switch.

1. Set the ignition to OFF then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

1. Set the ignition to OFF then release the accelerator pedal and EPB switch.
   • NOTE: The brake system will be deactivated, preventing brake application until service has been completed and service mode has been deactivated. The yellow EPB indicator will be illuminated and Maintenance Mode will display on the message center.
   • NOTE: When replacing brake pads in service mode, the brake caliper piston must be compressed into the caliper housing. The brake caliper piston does not have to be rotated while compressing the piston.

Deactivation
NOTICE: The brake system performance will be significantly reduced when the brake system is put in service mode.
NOTE: Carry out the following Brake Maintenance Mode deactivation procedure to activate the EBB and EPB systems.

1. Set the ignition to ON.

1. Press and hold the accelerator pedal.

1. Place the EPB switch in the apply (upward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

1. Firmly press the brake pedal for at least 1 second. Release the brake pedal while continuing to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

1. Set the ignition to OFF then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds, then release the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
   • NOTE: Once the ignition is set to ON, the EPB system will immediately apply and release the parking brake to guarantee sufficient air gap between the rear brake pads and brake disc. If the EPB switch is not released prior to completion of this sequence, it will apply the EPB . The EPB will have to released prior to moving the vehicle.
   • NOTE: When Brake Maintenance Mode is deactivated, the Yellow Parking Brake and Red Brake Warning Indicators turn off and "Brake Maintenance Mode" no longer displays in the message center.

@Boreal
Just did this and it worked on my manual transmissions Bronco!

Thanks @flip

 

[Mikey1287]

I think the specs are around 1.9 quarts or 63.6 fluid ounces.
I used the squeeze pouches and it seems to be fine.
Plan on changing it every 25k

It seems that not all vendors supply a true quart in their packaging. In the Change Your Driveline Fluids thread, some have used the squeeze pouches and had to use 2 whole pouches and a bit more from a third.

 

[Boreal]

2 qts are to upper hole

Real world results must vary compared to the supplied instructions… I haven’t installed mine yet, to be clear

 

[Boreal]

@Boreal
Just did this and it worked on my manual transmissions Bronco!

Thanks @flip

No Way! What’s your MY?

Which direction were you facing? What’s the moon phase? Mercury, retrograde? Because I fucked around for over an hour trying this sequence time and time again… to no luck (same as a few others have reported)

Im glad you figured it out… I wonder, did you have any trouble and did you start with the EPB engaged?

 

[Aonarch]

@Mikey1287 what hole did you fill it up to? Do you know the difference between the two?

Fill to the lower hole.

The top hole is for inspection, or for adding oil cooler loop.

 

[orion]

No Way! What’s your MY?

Which direction were you facing? What’s the moon phase? Mercury, retrograde? Because I fucked around for over an hour trying this sequence time and time again… to no luck (same as a few others have reported)

Im glad you figured it out… I wonder, did you have any trouble and did you start with the EPB engaged?

2021. Followed it to the T. Have to use both feet and bent over holding EPB. It's weird but worked and glad it did. I would have been pissed if it didn't and had to take it in for an easy job of replacing pads and rotors.

 

[mikec426]

I think the specs are around 1.9 quarts or 63.6 fluid ounces.
I used the squeeze pouches and it seems to be fine.
Plan on changing it every 25k

When are we “supposed” to change it anyway?

 

[jzweedyk]

Went out to Crystal Geyser, NW of Moab. Beautiful sight. A carbon dioxide geyser, cold. You never know when it might erupt.

 

[SnowBronco]

I did a about 10hrs of claybar, cut polishing, polishing, sealing and waxing to get out all of the pin striping I'd gotten from some right trails since he's such a fat ass. Wouldn't have it any other way tho lol

He looked great for a moment or 2 while getting groceries...

But then back up the mountain!!

 

[BleednBlue]

Stretched her legs

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