2008 Ford E 450 V10-6.8LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Specifications



DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CAPACITY
Dana Conventional and Limited Slip Axle
M60 (M248) E-350 w/4.10 axle ratio 5.9 pints (2.8 liters)

Dana Limited Slip Axle
M60 (M248) E-250/350 5.9 pints (2.8 liters)

Dana Limited Slip Axle
M70FF (M267FF) E-350 6.6 pints (3.1 liters)

Dana Limited Slip Axle
M70HD (M273HD) E-450 8.3 pints (3.9 liters)

Dana Conventional Slip Axle
M60 (M248) E-250/350 5.9 pints (2.8 liters)

Dana Conventional Axle
M70FF (M267FF) E-350 6.6 pints (3.1 liters)

Dana Conventional Axle
M70HD (M273HD) 8.3 pints (3.9 liters)

NOTE: Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.

NOTE: Dana Limited Slip Axle (M60) requires 8 oz. (228 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A
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