Ford Fusion: Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35 / Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill. General Procedures
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC |
WSS-M2C938-A MERCON® LV,
|
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the engine front undershield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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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.
Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Compress the constant tension clamp and remove the transmission vent from the fill tube.
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NOTICE:
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.
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Transmission overhaul (includes main control and torque converter drain)
Volume:
6.34
qt (
6
L)
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Main control overhaul or replace (with out transmission overhaul)
Volume:
5.28
qt (
5
L)
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Transmission draining and filling (for engine and halfshaft related repairs)
Volume:
4.23
qt (
4
L)
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Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
/ XT-10-QLVC
(WSS-M2C938-A)
(MERCON® LV, )
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Start the engine and select each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
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With the vehicle on a level hoist, the engine running in
PARK, 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.
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Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
-
Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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With the clamp facing the front of the vehicle, compress
the constant tension clamp and install the transmission vent on the
fill tube.
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Drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F).
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With the vehicle on a level hoist, the engine running in
PARK and the transmission fluid 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.
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Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
-
Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Install the engine front undershield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Connect
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
GWM
2
GSM
3
Overrride Switch
4
TRCM
5
PCM
6
BCM
7
Driver Door Module
8
IPC
9
RCM
Network Message Chart
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Brake switch position
GSM
Input from brake switch necessary to change gears...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth...