GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM | MERCON® V |
| Fluid Filter | |
| Inline Transmission Fluid Filter Kit | XC3Z-7B155-AA |
| Inline Transmission Fluid Filter | XC3Z-7B155-BA |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Bolt retaining the transmission fluid cooler to the core support | 18 |
| Bolt retaining the upper radiator mount to the core support | 20 |
| Nut retaining the tube routing bracket to the A/C compressor | 9 |
| Fluid cooler tube nut | 20 |
| Bolt retaining the line routing bracket to the engine | 15 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission Cooling
The transmission fluid cooler is an oil-to-air fluid cooler with a thermostatic bypass valve. The fluid cooler is mounted between the radiator and the condenser.
- When the transmission fluid is cold and the thermostatic valve is closed, the transmission fluid does not circulate through the fluid cooler.
- As the transmission fluid temperature increases, the thermostatic bypass valve opens and allows the transmission fluid to circulate through the fluid cooler.
For transmission fluid cooler flow test, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION article .
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Inspection And Verification
| CAUTION | The oil-to-air (OTA) fluid cooler is not repairable with existing equipment due to the thermostatic bypass valve. Do not attempt to backflush and clean the OTA fluid cooler. Install a new OTA fluid cooler if there is leakage from the OTA fluid cooler, major metallic failure, multiple clutch or clutch plate failure, sufficient component wear that results in metallic contamination. For additional information, REFER to AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER . |
| CAUTION | When internal wear/damage occurs in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material, and band material can travel into the torque converter, the fluid cooler tubes, and the OTA fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns. To prevent future concerns, remove these contaminants from the cooling system before placing the transmission back into use. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION article for transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning, torque converter cleaning and inspection, and flushing. |
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation, and system leaks. Repair as necessary.
- If the fault is not visually evident, GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-cooler) .
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Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing And Cleaning
- Install a new OTA fluid cooler if there is leakage from the OTA fluid cooler, major metallic failure, multiple clutch or clutch plate failure, or sufficient component wear that results in metallic contamination. For additional information, REFER to «AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-cooler__auxiliary-transmission-fluid-cooler) . For transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission) article .
- Install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit or filter and check for leaks.
Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (Automatic Transmission) | MERCON®V |
| MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (Power Steering) | MERCON® |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Remove the radiator cover.
- Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/removal-installation/#intake-air-distribution-filtering) article .
- Remove the two bolts and the LH and RH upper radiator mount clips.
- Remove the retainers and the LH and RH radiator support bracket.
- Remove both the LH and RH radiator mount bushings.
- Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler outlet tube from the transmission fluid cooler. Plug the fluid cooler outlet tube and the fluid cooler inlet tube to prevent contaminants from entering the system.
- Disconnect the power steering lines from the fluid cooler. Plug the power steering lines to prevent contaminants from entering the system.
- Remove both the LH and RH upper A/C condenser-to-radiator retainers.
- Remove the bolts from the transmission fluid cooler.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler from the vehicle.
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- Position the fluid cooler in the vehicle.
- Install the bolts retaining the fluid cooler to the core support.
- Install both the LH and RH upper condenser-to-radiator retainers.
- Connect the power steering lines to the fluid cooler.
- Connect the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler outlet tube to the fluid cooler.
- Install both the LH and RH radiator mount bushings.
- Install both the LH and RH radiator mount bracket.
- Install both the LH and RH upper radiator mount clamps.
- Fill the power steering reservoir to the correct level with clean fluid.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/removal-installation/#intake-air-distribution-filtering) article .
- Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article .
- Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.
- Complete the power steering system fill procedure. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-system-general-information) article .
- Install the radiator cover.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM | MERCON V |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Remove the radiator cover.
- Turn the air suspension switch OFF, if so equipped.
- Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article .
- Disconnect each fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler, as necessary.
- Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
- Remove the nut retaining the tube routing bracket to the A\C compressor.
- Disconnect each fluid cooler tube from the transmission, as necessary.
- Remove the bolt retaining the line routing bracket to the engine and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube(s).
- Install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit or filter as required.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill the transmission to the correct level with MERCON® V. Inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission) article .