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Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC WSS-M2C938-A MERCON® LV,

Check 

  1. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFT PID.
  2. With the engine running in PARK on a level surface make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg. C (185-200 deg. F). If necessary, drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg.C (185-200 deg.F).
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  4. If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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  5. Start the engine and slowly select each gear position, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
  6. With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg. C (185-200 deg. F). Check the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

    1. Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
    2. Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)

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  7. Release the clips and position aside the air cleaner cover.
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  8. NOTE: With the lower air cleaner assembly removed, only idle the engine with the vehicle on a hoist. Do not drive vehicle with the lower air cleaner assembly removed or engine damage may occur.

    • Remove the pushpin retainer.

    • Remove the isolator.

    • Disconnect the resonator pipe.

    • Remove the air lower cleaner assembly.

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  9. Disconnect the vent tube retainer.
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  10. Compress the constant tension clamp and remove the transmission vent from the fill tube.
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  11. Add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

    Material : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV,)

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  12. Install the oil leveling plug.

    1. Standard transmission case (M10 plug)

      Torque : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    2. Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)

      Torque : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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  13. With the clamp facing the front of the vehicle, compress the constant tension clamp and install the transmission vent on the fill tube.
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  14. Connect the vent tube retainer.
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    • Install the air lower cleaner assembly.

    • Connect the resonator pipe.

    • Install the isolator.

    • Install the pushpin retainer.

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  16. Position back the air cleaner cover and attach the clips.
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  17. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the bolts.
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