Leakage Inspection: Material

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ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Dye-Lite® ATF/Power Steering Fluid Leak Detection Dye 164-R3701 (Rotunda)	-
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLV	MERCON® LV

NOTE: Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque beyond specifications. This may cause damage to the case threads.

Check the transmission fluid filler tube connection at the front cover. If leakage is found here, install a new grommet.

Check transmission fluid cooler lines and fittings between the transmission and the transmission fluid cooler. If leakage cannot be stopped by tightening a transmission fluid cooler tube nut, install new parts. When transmission fluid is found leaking between the case and the transmission fluid cooler line fitting, check for missing or damaged O-ring, then tighten the fitting to specification.

If the leak continues, install a new transmission fluid cooler tube and tighten to specification. Refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING .

If leakage is found at the transaxle range selector lever, install a new seal.

If leakage is found at the transaxle internal harness connector, install a new O-ring.