Draining & Refilling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
To drain and refill vehicles, use Automatic Transmission Flush & Fill Machine (211-00018) on appropriate vehicles. Perform procedures in the instruction booklet to drain and refill transmission.
- Position the vehicle on a hoist. Place in Neutral.
- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid has drained remove the bolts. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
- Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal. See Fig 1 . Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and the magnet.
- DO NOT remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover. See Fig 2 .
- Install a NEW fluid filter and seal as required. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
- Install the torque converter drain plug cover. See Fig 2 .
- Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket in place. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
- Lower the vehicle. Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level, using clean automatic transmission fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID .
- Check transmission gears for proper operation.
CAUTION:
If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main control bore.
NOTE:
If transmission is being serviced for a contamination-related failure, use a new filter and seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.
NOTE:
The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage, if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.