General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Replacement

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Fluid Exchanger

Materials

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NOTICE: Use only the transmission fluid specified for this transmission. Do not use any additive transmission fluids or cleaning agents. Use of these products may cause internal transmission components to fail, affecting transmission operation.

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Connect the fluid exchanger to the transmission fluid cooler return line after the transmission fluid cooler. This helps remove any foreign material that has entered the transmission fluid cooler.
   Use common equipment: Fluid Exchanger.
3. 3
   Perform the transmission fluid replacement using the fluid exchanger.
   

   • Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
     Use common equipment: Fluid Exchanger.
     Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid. / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A, ) (MERCON® ULV)

   • Refer to here for current material specifications.
     

     Material

4. 4
   When the transmission fluid replacement is complete, disconnect the fluid exchanger. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler lines.
   Use common equipment: Fluid Exchanger.
5. 5
   Check the transmission fluid level.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01C Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 MHT, General Procedures).