Materials
Name | Specification |
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Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV |
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV |
Removal
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NOTE: Note the location of the bolts and studbolts for assembly.
Remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.![]() |
NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.
NOTE: Note the location of the alignment tabs.
Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket.![]() |
NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.
Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid filter.![]() |
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Installation
NOTE: If the transmission is being repaired for a contamination-related failure, install a new transmission fluid filter and seal assembly. The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.
Inspect the transmission fluid filter seal. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid filter seal.![]() |
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NOTICE: If the bolts are installed in the wrong locations, transmission damage will occur.
NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.
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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.
NOTE: Align the transmission fluid pan gasket tabs in the correct locations.
Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket if required.![]() |
NOTE: Install the bolts and studbolts in the correct locations noted during removal.
Install the transmission fluid pan and loosely install the bolts and studbolts.![]() |
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