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Automatic Transaxle Cooling System: Removal & Installation Ford Escape III

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Removal

All Vehicles

Note. Automatic transmission fluids are not interchangeable. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

Pinpoint Test B

B7 Vehicles without an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
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  2. Vehicles without an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
B9 Vehicles with an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
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  2. Vehicles with an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler

Installation

Vehicles with an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler

Pinpoint Test B

B8 Vehicles without an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
  1. Vehicles without an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
B9 All Vehicles
  1. Backing ring (7J324)
  2. Seal (7D258)

Note. Automatic transmission fluids are not interchangeable. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Removal
Scheme 38: Removal

Scheme 39

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Scheme 39

Scheme 40

Scheme 40
Scheme 40
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-569550) .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-569571) .
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-569582) .

Scheme 41

Scheme 41
Scheme 41
  1. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Visual check. Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component. Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC. Backing ring (7J324) Seal (7D258) Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  3. Install the battery tray. Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-569582) .
  4. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-569571) .
  5. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. Refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35»(ref-569558) .

Note. Automatic transmission fluids are not interchangeable. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

Scheme 42

Scheme 42: Removal
Scheme 42: Removal
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-569550) .
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-569628) .
  3. Special Tool(s): 307-569
  4. On both sides.
  1. On both sides. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  2. Install the front bumper cover. Refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-569628) .
  3. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. Refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35»(ref-569558) .

Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: Removal
Scheme 43: Removal
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-569550) .
  1. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  2. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  3. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. Refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35»(ref-569558) .

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