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Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Without Torque Converter Drain Plug: Refill

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  1. Install the fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Fluid Drain Plug
    G03181984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Hold the larger drain plug with a wrench and remove the small (center) fluid level indicating plug.
    Fig 2: Removing Small Fluid Level Indicating Plug
    G03181985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool into the pan.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool Into Pan
    G03181986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Prior to filling the special tool with clean transmission fluid, make sure that the canister is clean.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
    G03181987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fill the special tool with clean automatic transmission fluid.
  5. Hang the special tool under the vehicle, upright and close to the transmission.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool Hanging Under Vehicle
    G03181988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the special tools.
    • Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector to the, Fluid Level and Fill Plug Adapter at the bottom of the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 6: Connecting Special Tools
    G03181989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the special tool. Fluid will immediately start flowing out of the special tool into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 7: Applying Pressure To Open End Of Vacuum/Pressure Hose From Special Tool
    G03181990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Add 2 or 3 quarts of transmission fluid into the fluid pan. Stop the process by releasing the air pressure and removing the air nozzle from the end of the hose.
    9. NOTE: Engine idle speed is approximately 650 rpm.
  9. Start and run the engine until the transmission fluid temperature is between 27°C - 49°C (80°F - 120°F).
  10. Inspect the fluid level in the special tool. If the fluid drains back into the canister, the transmission is full. If no fluid drains back, more fluid will need to be added. Repeat Steps 9 and 10.
  11. Once the transmission is full, place a hand vacuum pump on the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose of the special tool and apply vacuum to the system. This will pull out any extra fluid trapped in the system and direct it into the container.
    Fig 8: Identifying Hand Vacuum Pump
    G03181991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Allow the fluid to drain. When the fluid comes out as a thin stream or drip, the fluid is at the correct level.
    Fig 9: Draining Fluid
    G03181992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Reinstall the small (center) fluid level indicating plug.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 10: Installing Small Fluid Level Indicating Plug
    G03181993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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