Transmission Draining and Filling

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MATERIAL CHART

Item	Specification
MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX	MERCON®

Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
- Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Transmission
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean and install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.

Fig 2: Removing Filler Plug

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the filler plug.

NOTE: Fill the transmission with the vehicle on a level surface.

Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transmission to the correct level with the specified fluid. The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole.
- Transmission capacity is 3.5 liters (3.1 quarts).
Install the filler plug.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).