Transmission Draining and Filling

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MATERIAL CHART

Item	Specification
DEXRON III® (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX	DEXRON III®

Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
- Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean and install the drain plug.

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 2.6 liters (2.8 quarts).
Install the filler plug.