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Transaxle Fluid Drain and Refill: Draining

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. .
  2. Position a suitable drain pan under the transaxle drain plug.
  3. NOTE: Measure the fluid removed to aid in transaxle filling.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Transaxle Fluid
    G03412232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drain the transaxle fluid.
  5. Remove the drain plug gasket.