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Transaxle Draining and Filling

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Material

Item Specification
SAE 75W-90 Premium Gear Oil
XY-75W90-QGL
WSS-M2C203-A1
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drain Plug & Fill Plug
GF0029947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Drain plug
2 - Fill plug
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
    • Position a drain pan under the transaxle.
  3. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
  4. NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area of the fill plug.
  5. Remove the fill plug.
  6. NOTE: Do not overfill the transaxle. This will cause transaxle fluid to be forced out of the case.
    Fig 2: Filling Transaxle With Recommended Fluid At Recommended Level
    GF0029948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Correct level
    2 - Low level
  7. Fill the transaxle with the recommended fluid.
  8. Install a new washer and fill plug.
    • Tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).