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Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (AW81-40) - Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
General Procedures

Materials
Name
Specification
Automatic transmission fluid
WSS-M2C924-A
WARNING:
WARNING:Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for the Automatic Transmission Fluid E-AW. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Certain Transmission and Power Steering fluids supplied to Ford contain additives which may cause skin irritation or other skin reactions after contact.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
See - Transmission Fluids.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If an internal transaxle concern is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. However, if excessive metal or friction particles are present, a detailed inspection of the transaxle will be required.
    Drain the transaxle.
    For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
    See - Transmission Fluids.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
      For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
      See - Transmission Fluids.
    • Discard the drain plug seal.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new drain plug seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Clean the drain plug thread.
    Install the drain plug.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

  1. Fill the transaxle with automatic transmission fluid.
    For additional information, refer to: Specifications (307-01 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (AW81-40), Specifications).
  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
    For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (AW81-40), General Procedures).

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