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Drain/Refill Procedure

CAUTION: Always refer to the instructions supplied with the flush and fill machine.
NOTE: Draining fluid from the transmission by removing only the fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles that do not have a torque converter drain plug, and for normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.
NOTE: A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid, using a suitable transmission flush and fill machine, has been added. The following procedure has different methods for draining and refilling the listed vehicles types:
  • All vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine.
  • Vehicles equipped with a fluid pan and torque converter drain plug.
  • Vehicles not equipped with a fluid pan or a torque converter drain plug.
  • Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug and without a fluid pan drain plug.

Use the method that is applicable to your vehicle.

Draining (all vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine) 

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Use a suitable flush and fill machine to change the fluid.
  3. When connecting the flush and fill machine, connect the machine to the fluid cooler tube after the fluid cooler on the cooler return line. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the fluid coolers.

    Refill 

  4. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid.
  5. Once the fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the flush and fill machine. Reconnect any disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).

    Draining (vehicles equipped with a fluid pan and torque converter drain plug) 

  8. Position the vehicle on a hoist. .
  9. Remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug
    G03443506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G03443507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
    Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G03443508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Allow the fluid to drain.
    13. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
  13. Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this article.

    Refill 

  14. After the torque converter has drained, install a new drain plug.
    Fig 4: Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G03443509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 5: Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G03443510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 6: Installing Drain Plug
    G03443511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the vehicle. .
    18. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  18. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  19. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  20. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).

    Draining (vehicles not equipped with a fluid pan or a torque converter drain plug) 

  21. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
    22. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
    Fig 7: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G03443512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the front and side bolts.
    3. Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
    4. Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
  23. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
    24. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
  24. Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this article.

    Refill 

    25. NOTE: Do not discard the gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
    NOTE: Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to hold the gasket to the fluid pan.
    Fig 8: Positioning Fluid Pan Gasket & Magnet
    G03443513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the gasket onto the clean fluid pan. Make sure the magnet is positioned over the dimple in the fluid pan.
  26. Install the pan with the gasket. Alternately tighten the bolts.
    Fig 9: Tightening Pan Bolts
    G03443514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Lower the vehicle.
    28. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  28. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  29. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  30. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5 -pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).

    Draining (vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug and without a fluid pan drain plug) 

  31. Position the vehicle on a hoist.
    32. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G03443515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the front and side bolts.
    3. Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
    4. Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
  33. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
  34. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 11: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G03443516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
    Fig 12: Removing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G03443517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Allow the fluid to drain.
    37. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
  37. Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this article.

    Refill 

  38. After the torque converter has drained, install a new drain plug.
    Fig 13: Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G03443518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the torque converter drain plug cover.
    Fig 14: Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug Cover
    G03443519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Install the pan with the gasket. Alternately tighten the bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Pan Bolts
    G03443520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Lower the vehicle.
    42. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  42. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  43. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  44. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5 -pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
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