Transmission Fluid In-Line Filter

Fig 1: Special Tool Chart

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM	MERCON®

NOTE: Use the following guidelines for installing the transmission fluid in-line filter:

If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter kit.
If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
If installing a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the push pins and remove the lower air dam.

Fig 2: Removing Push Pins
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Loosen the bolts and position the power steering cooler aside.

Fig 3: Loosening Bolts And Positioning Power Steering Cooler Aside
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Remove the safety retainer from the fluid cooler connector.

Fig 4: Removing Safety Retainer From Fluid Cooler Connector
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Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Connector
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Remove the section of the steel tube at the 2nd flare.
- Clean and deburr the cut end of the steel tube.

NOTE: Be sure the cooler tube is fully seated in the body of the fitting before final tightening of the ferrule nut.

Fig 6: Installing Tubing Ferrule Hose Assembly Connector Onto End Of Steel Fluid Cooler Tube

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Install the tubing ferrule hose assembly connector onto the end of the steel fluid cooler tube. Finger-tighten the ferrule nut, then tighten the nut an additional 1-1/2 turns to seat the ferrule in the connector.
Remove the section of the rubber hose as illustrated.

Fig 7: Removing Section Of Rubber Hose
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CAUTION: The filter has a bypass valve in it. The red arrow on the filter indicates the direction of fluid flow through the filter. The filter must be installed in the fluid cooler return line with the red arrow on the filter pointing away from the transmission fluid cooler and toward the transmission (the return line has fluid coming out of the cooler going to the transmission). If the fluid filter is not installed correctly, it will cause internal transmission damage.

CAUTION: Do not install any rubber hoses or steel tubing with a bend entering the filter greater than 60 degrees.

Fig 8: Installing The One End Of The Filter Into The Rubber Hose With Clamp

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Install the one end of the filter into the rubber hose with a clamp.
- Tighten the hose clamp.
Using a suitable length of hose, install the other end of the filter into the tubing ferrule hose assembly with 2 clamps.
- Tighten the hose clamps.
Fig 9: Installing The End Of The Filter Into The Tubing Ferrule Hose Assembly With Clamps
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Install the power steering fluid cooler.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Installing Power Steering Fluid Cooler
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Install the lower air dam and install the push pins.

Fig 11: Installing Lower Air Dam And Push Pins
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Clean a section of the transmission fluid pan, then install the sticker.

Fig 12: Identifying Sticker Installing Location
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Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.
- Verify for correct operation.
- Check the filter for leaks.