Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Maverick 2005 (08.2004-) > Mechanical Repairs | 3 Powertrain | 307 Automatic Transmission-Transaxle | 307-01 Automatic Transmission-Transaxle | Description and Operation | Diagnosis and Testing | General Procedures | Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003

Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)

General Procedures

Draining

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

NOTE:If an internal problem is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present the transaxle will need to be overhauled.

Remove the transaxle drain plug.

Refill

Using a small amount of pipe sealant on the threads, install the transaxle drain plug.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

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