Transaxle Draining and Filling

MATERIAL

Item	Specification
Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid XT-M5-QS	WSD-M2C200-C

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle.
Clean and install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

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

Fig 1: Locating Fill Plug

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the fill plug.
Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transaxle to the correct level with the specified fluid. Transaxle fluid level: 0-5 mm below the lower edge of the filler plug bore.

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Fluid Level
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Lower the vehicle.