Vehicles Without A Torque Converter Drain Plug
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
- After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
- Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
- Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.
- Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
REFILL
- Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
- Install the fluid pan and gasket.
- Position the fluid pan with the gasket in place.
- Install the bolts.
- Fill the transmission.
- Add 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
- Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
- With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
NOTE:
The fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
CAUTION:
The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.