Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
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Material
| Item | Specification |
| Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) | MERCON ® LV |
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting .
- 3.
Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug.- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
NOTE:
If an internal problem is suspected, drain the transmission fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present, the transmission will need to be overhauled.
- 5.
Refer to the chart below and fill the transmission to the initial fill amount with clean transmission fluid.Transmission Repair Initial Fill Amount Transmission overhaul (includes main control and torque converter drain) 6 L (6.34 qt) Main control overhaul or replace (with out transmission overhaul) 5 L (5.28 qt) Transmission draining and filling (for engine and halfshaft related repairs) 4 L (4.23 qt)
NOTE:
The following fluid amounts listed below are for initial fill only. The transmission fluid must be even with the oil leveling plug hole and the transmission must be at normal operating temperature 85-93 ° C (185-200 ° F) or transmission damage can occur.
NOTE:
Use only transmission fluid specific for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products can cause internal transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the transmission.
- 6.
Start the engine and move the selector lever slowly through each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
- 7.
With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist, remove the oil leveling plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain until its even with the oil leveling plug hole. If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole add transmission fluid in increments of.25 L (0.264 qt) until the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole. Install the oil leveling plug.- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- 8.
With the clamp facing the front of the vehicle, compress the constant tension clamp and install the transmission vent on the fill tube.
- 9.
Drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 ° C (185-200 ° F).
- 10.
With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist at normal operating temperature 85-93 ° C (185-200 ° F), remove the oil leveling plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain until it is even with the oil leveling plug hole. Install the oil leveling plug.- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).