Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
4. Install the transmission fluid pan.
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Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the fluid fill plug.
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Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
Transmission Fluid Refill
CAUTION: The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low as internal failure could result.
CAUTION: The fluid fill plug is located near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure.
NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high highway speeds, in city traffic, during hot weather or while pulling a trailer,
the fluid must cool down to obtain an accurate reading.
NOTE: If the transmission starts to slip, shifts slowly or shows signs of fluid leaking, the fluid level should be checked.
1. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified, can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or
transmission failure.
Fill the transmission.
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If a transmission overhaul has been carried out the transmission needs to be filled with transmission fluid prior to carrying out the rest of the
refill and the transmission fluid level check procedures.
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Using the special tool, add 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid fill hole.
2. If all new transmission fluid has been added to the transmission, start the engine and allow the transmission fluid to warm up.
