Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning
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Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C924-A |
NOTE:
MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage. Refer to the transmission fluid specification for the correct transmission fluid.
- Carry out backflushing with a suitable torque converter/fluid cooler cleaner. Test equipment to make sure that a vigorous transmission fluid flow is present before proceeding. Install a new system transmission fluid filter if flow is weak or contaminated.
- To aid in attaching the cleaner to the transmission fluid cooler tube, connect 2 additional rubber hoses to the transaxle end of the transmission fluid cooler tube as follows:
- Connect the cleaner tank pressure tube to the transmission fluid cooler return tube.
- Connect a tank return hose to the transmission fluid cooler pressure tube. Place the outlet end of this hose in the transmission fluid tank reservoir.
- Turn on the pump and allow the transmission fluid to circulate a minimum of 5 minutes (cycling switch on and off will help dislodge contaminants in cooler system).
- Switch off the pump and disconnect the transmission fluid pressure hose from the transmission fluid cooler return tube.
- Use compressed air to blow out the transmission fluid cooler and tubes (blow air into the transmission fluid cooler return tube) until all transmission fluid is removed.
- Remove the rubber return hose from the remaining transmission fluid cooler tube.