AX4N

Special Tools:

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
1. Place the range selector lever in PARK and set the parking brake.

2. NOTE: The amount of fluid (fluid level) in the transaxle will affect the time it takes to drain the transaxle. Make sure to check the fluid level before proceeding.

Start engine and check fluid level. Refer to Check Fluid Level and Condition.
3. Turn engine off.
4. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
5. Remove the retainer clip from the lower fluid cooler tube and fitting at the transaxle.

6. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with 5/16 inch cooler lines, use Disconnect Tool 307-123 (T82L-9500-AH) to disconnect the cooler tube. Place the tool on the cooler tube and push the tool into the cooler tube fitting. This action releases the plastic retaining tabs which holds the cooler in place. Then, pull the cooler tube from the cooler line fitting at the transaxle. On vehicle with 3/8 inch cooler tubes, pinch the plastic retaining tabs of the push connect fitting and pull the cooler tube to separate it from the cooler tube fitting.

Disconnect the lower cooler tube from the cooler tube fitting at the transaxle.
7. Attach a flexible hose approximately 0.9 meters (3.0 feet) in length to the end of the cooler tube and gently fasten the hose with a hose clamp.
8. Place the opposite end of the flexible hose into a suitable 14.2 liter (15 quart) container.

9. NOTE: When plugging the cooler tube fitting, make sure the plug is made of soft material to prevent damage to the internal seal of the cooler tube fitting.

Insert a plug into the cooler tube fitting at the transaxle to prevent any residual fluid leakage.
10. Lower vehicle.

11. NOTE: When the steady stream of transmission fluid stops flowing the engine should be turned off to prevent damage to the transaxle. Engine rpm should not exceed curb idle speed while draining transaxle fluid.

Place the selector lever in PARK and start the engine. Run the engine at idle while observing the flexible hose attached to the cooler tube. Run the engine at idle speed for approximately 40-60 seconds until the steady stream of transmission fluid stops flowing. This step will drain approximately 1.9-2.8 liters (2-3 quarts).
12. Fill the transaxle with 9.5 liters (10 quarts of Motorcraft MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON(R) V specification.

13. NOTE: When the steady stream of fluid stops flowing the engine should be turned off to prevent damage to the transaxle. Engine rpm should not exceed curb idle speed while draining fluid.

Place the range selector lever in PARK and start the engine. Run the engine at idle while observing the flexible hose attached to the fluid cooler tube. Run the engine at idle speed for approximately 2-3 minutes until the steady stream of transmission fluid stops flowing. This step will drain approximately 9.5 liters (10 quarts).
14. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
15. Remove the plug from the cooler tube fitting at the transaxle.
Remove the flexible hose from the cooler tube.

16. NOTE: Carefully clean the cooler tube before installing it to ensure a good connection and to prevent fluid leaks.

Install the cooler line into the cooler fitting by pushing straight into the cooler tube fitting until a click is heard. Then, gently pull on the cooler tube to make sure the line is locked in place in the cooler tube fitting.
17. Install the retaining clip over the cooler tube and fitting.
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Add 1.9 liters (2 quarts) of Motorcraft MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON(R) V specification.
20. Place the selector lever in PARK, apply the parking brake and start the engine. Move the selector lever through all ranges allowing the transaxle to engage in each position and return selector lever to PARK.
21. Check the transmission fluid level. The fluid level at normal operating temperature should read within the crosshatched area of the fluid level indicator. If the fluid level reads below the crosshatched area of the fluid level indicator, adjust the fluid level by adding fluid in 0.2 liter (1/2 pint) increments until the correct fluid level is obtained.