2009 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 834

Maintenance and Specifications TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury. 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT, DRIVESHAFT AND SLIP YOKE WARNING: Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury. If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will be necessary. Note: Your vehicle's driveshaft is balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft and universal joints to prevent overspray of any 384 2009 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)