Removal and Installation

• The CVT transaxle uses:
  • Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT)
• The 6-speed transaxle uses:

• Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid (XT-8-QAW)

Do not mix the fluid together, damage to internal components will result.

CVT transaxle 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
CAUTION: Do not over compress the fluid clamps, damage to the clamps will result. The clamps on the end of the fluid cooler tubes are glued to the tubes and are not to be removed. The clamps are part of the fluid tubes, removing the clamps from the ends will damage the fluid cooler tubes.
NOTE: If the clamps become damaged, install new fluid cooler tubes.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Cooler Hoses
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2. Disconnect the cooler hoses from the fluid cooler.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the cooler tubes, pull them straight out of the filter housing.
Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Bolt
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3. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
   • To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the cooler tube.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Clip

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5. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle. Remove the fluid cooler tubes.
   • To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
   Fig 4: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket/Bolt To Transaxle

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6. Remove the fluid fill plug.
   • To install, tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
   Fig 5: Locating Fluid Fill Plug

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7. Partially fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid to make up what was lost during the installation of a new transmission fluid cooler tube.
   • Using the transmission fluid level setting CVT procedure, continue filling the transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE COOLING  .

6-speed transaxle 

8. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
CAUTION: Do not over compress the fluid clamps, damage to the clamps will result. The clamps on the end of the fluid cooler tubes are glued to the tubes and are not to be removed. The clamps are part of the fluid tubes, removing the clamps from the ends will damage the fluid cooler tubes.
NOTE: If the clamps become damaged, install new fluid cooler tubes.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Cooler Hoses
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9. Disconnect the cooler hoses from the fluid cooler.
10. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle.
    • To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Bolts

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11. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket. Remove the fluid cooler tubes.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket

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12. Remove the fluid fill plug.
    • To install, tighten to 39 N.m (29 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Fill Plug

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13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Fill the transaxle with Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C924-A to the specified level.
    • Prior to adding any transmission fluid, make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
    • Check the fluid level to determine how much fluid will need to be added.
    • Using a diagnostic tool, monitor the fluid temperature. Make sure that the fluid temperature is within specification.
    • The fluid level should be within the normal operating range on the fluid level indicator.
14. Check the transaxle for correct operation.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle For Correct Operation

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