Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Level Check
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV |
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
|
Check
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Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFT
PID .
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With the engine running in PARK on a level surface make
sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93° C
(185-200° F). If necessary, drive the vehicle until the transmission is
at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F).
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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 air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering -
2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).
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Release the clamp and remove the transmission vent.
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Install the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering -
2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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With the engine running in PARK, remove the transmission
fluid leveling plug and check if transmission fluid seeps out of the
transmission fluid leveling plug hole.
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If the transmission fluid does not seep out of the
transmission fluid leveling plug hole, add clean transmission fluid in
increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with
the transmission fluid leveling plug hole.
Use the General Equipment: Funnel
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
/ XT-12-QULV
(WSS-M2C949-A, )
(MERCON® ULV)
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Install the transmission fluid leveling plug.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
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Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering -
2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).
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Install the transmission vent.
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Install the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering -
2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Connect
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Programming
Using the scan tool, select module Programming and
Programmable Parameters under the toolbox icon and select transmission.
Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the vehicle
from the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise...
Removal
Place the roof opening panel glass in the fully OPEN position.
Disconnect the air deflector wire.
Push metal rod down to unclip rod from plastic clips.
Pull the air deflector rod out and slightly upward and detach the from the clips...