F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
8. Install the torque converter drain plug cover.
9. Install the drain plug.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
Fill the transmission.
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Add 6.2 liters (6.5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
12. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
13. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66 - 77°C (150 - 170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid
level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be
in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Draining
Vehicles not equipped with a fluid pan or a torque converter drain plug
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
1
Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
2
Remove the front and side bolts.
3
Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
4
Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
3. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
4. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
