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Transmission Fluid Drain And Refill: Draining

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CAUTION: Always refer to the instructions supplied with the flush and fill machine.
NOTE: Draining fluid from the transmission by removing only the fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles that do not have a torque converter drain plug, and for normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.
NOTE: A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid, using a suitable transmission flush and fill machine, has been added. The following procedure has different methods for draining and refilling the listed vehicle types:

Use the method that is applicable to your vehicle.

ALL VEHICLES USING A SUITABLE FLUSH AND FILL MACHINE 

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Use a suitable flush and fill machine to change the fluid.
  3. When connecting the flush and fill machine, connect the machine to the fluid cooler tube after the fluid cooler on the cooler return line. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the fluid coolers.

    REFILL 

  4. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid.
  5. Once the fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the flush and fill machine. Reconnect any disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
    6. NOTE: If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter, install a new filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA).
    Fig 1: Installing In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. 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).


VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FLUID PAN AND TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG 

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with an in-line transmission fluid filter, remove and discard the filter.
    Fig 1: Removing In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
    G01962788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G01962789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
    Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G01962790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7.3L DIESEL 

  6. Remove the bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 5: Removing Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
    G01962791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
    Fig 6: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G01962792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  8. Allow the fluid to drain.
    9. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
  9. Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - Backflushing and Cleaning .

    REFILL 

  10. After the torque converter has drained, install a new drain plug.
    Fig 7: Installing New Drain Plug
    G01962793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    Fig 8: Install The Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G01962794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7.3L DIESEL 

  12. Install new torque converter drain plug.
    Fig 9: Installing New Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G01962795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 10: Installing Flexplate Inspection Cover
    G01962796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  14. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 11: Installing Drain Plug
    G01962797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter, install a new filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA).
    Fig 12: Installing New In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
    17. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  17. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  18. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  19. 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).


VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FLUID PAN OR A TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG 

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with an in-line transmission fluid filter, remove and discard the filter.
    Fig 1: Removing In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the front and side bolts.
    3. Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
    4. Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
      Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
      G01962800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
    5. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
  5. Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - Backflushing and Cleaning .

    REFILL 

    6. NOTE: Do not discard the gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
    NOTE: Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to hold the gasket to the fluid pan.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Magnet And Gasket
    G01962801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the gasket onto the clean fluid pan. Make sure the magnet is positioned over the dimple in the fluid pan.
  7. Install the pan with the gasket. Alternately tighten the bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G01962802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter, install a new filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA).
    Fig 5: Installing In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  10. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  11. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  12. 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).


VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG AND WITHOUT A FLUID PAN DRAIN PLUG 

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with an in-line transmission fluid filter, remove and discard the filter.
    Fig 1: Removing In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket
    1. Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the front and side bolts.
    3. Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
    4. Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
      Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
      G01962805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
  5. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G01962806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
    Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G01962807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7.3L DIESEL 

  7. Remove the bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 5: Removing Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
    G01962808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
    Fig 6: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G01962809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  9. Allow the fluid to drain.
    10. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
  10. Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - Backflushing and Cleaning .

    REFILL 

  11. After the torque converter has drained, install a new drain plug.
    Fig 7: Installing New Drain Plug
    G01962810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 8: Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G01962811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7.3L DIESEL 

  13. Install a new torque converter drain plug.
    Fig 9: Installing New Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G01962812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 10: Installing Flexplate Inspection Cover
    G01962813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  15. Install the pan with the gasket. Alternately tighten the bolts.
    Fig 11: Identifying Pan With Gasket And Bolts
    G01962814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter, install a new filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA).
    Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01962815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
    18. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  18. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  19. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  20. 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).
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