Transmission Draining and Filling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or XT-5-QMC (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) |
MERCON® V |
| Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 |
WSK-M2G351-A5 |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7A010 | Filler plug |
| 2 | 7A010 | Drain plug |
- 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 transmission.
- Clean the drain plug. Apply threadlock and sealer and install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).
- Remove the fill plug.
- Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.
- Make sure the fluid is 12.7 mm (0.5 in) below the filler opening for the correct fluid level. Using a tie strap, measure an inch from the end and bend it at a 90-degree angle, place it in the filler opening and check the fluid. Adjust the fluid level as necessary.
- Apply threadlock and sealer and install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Drain the transmission while the transmission fluid is warm.
NOTE:
Position a drain pan under the transmission.
NOTE:
Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.
NOTE:
Do not overfill the transmission. This will cause transmission fluid to be forced out of the case.