F 150 4WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
Transmission Filter - In Line
Transmission Filter - In Line
Transmission fluid in-line filter - with an oil-to-air (OTA) cooler
NOTE: Use the following guidelines for installing the transmission fluid in-line filter:
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If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with a transmission fluid in-line filter, install a new transmission fluid in-line
filter.
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If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with a transmission fluid in-line filter, install a new transmission fluid in-line
filter kit.
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If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install a transmission fluid in-line filter or filter kit.
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If installing a new or a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install a transmission fluid in-line filter.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
3. Remove the section of the rubber hose and steel tube as illustrated.
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Clean and de-burr the end of the steel tube.
4. NOTE: Be sure the transmission fluid cooler tube is fully seated in the body of the fitting before final tightening of the ferrule nut.
Install the tubing ferrule hose assembly connector onto the end of the steel transmission fluid cooler tube. Finger-tighten the ferrule nut, then
tighten the nut an additional 1-1/2 turns to seat the ferrule in the connector.
