Transmission Line Pressure Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
If equipped, remove the retainers and splash shield.

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1. Disconnect the transmission park manual release cable from the transmission lever.
2. Remove and discard the bolt and position aside the cable and bracket.
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Remove the line pressure plug.

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1. NOTE: The line pressure tap is an M10 X 1.00 thread. Do not use a National Pipe Thread (NPT) fitting when installing a pressure gauge. If a NPT fitting is used, damage to the transmission case will occur.
  
  Connect a Transmission Fluid Pressure Gauge with a M10 X 1.00 fitting.
2. Start the engine and check the line pressures. Refer to the Line Pressure Chart to determine if the line pressure is within specification. Refer to: Special Testing Procedures .
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Install the line pressure plug.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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1. Install the new transmission park manual release cable bracket bolt.
  Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
2. Connect the transmission park manual release cable to the transmission lever.
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If equipped, install the splash shield and the retainers.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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