SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission — 6R80
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Procedure revision date: 08/14/2013

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter


Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) 		MERCON® LV

Removal

NOTICE: The use of any transmission fluid other than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug transmission fluid level indicator assembly located on the passenger side front portion of the transmission case. Removal of the transmission fluid fill plug will relieve any vacuum that might have built up in the transmission. This will aid in allowing the transmission fluid pan to be easily removed when the bolts are removed.
  1. Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
  1. Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket.

  1. NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

    Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.
  1. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet.

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.

  1. Inspect the transmission case for the transmission fluid filter seal. If the seal is in the case, carefully remove the seal without scratching the case.
  1. Make sure that the seal is on the transmission fluid filter and lubricate the seal with automatic transmission fluid.

  1. NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

    If required, install a new transmission fluid filter.
  1. Position the magnet in the transmission fluid pan.

  1. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.

    Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket if required.
  1. Install the transmission fluid pan and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
  1. Using the Adding Additional Transmission Fluid procedure, fill and check the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .