Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Fluid Drain and Refill
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a mayor service, such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is required,
the automatic transmission fluid will also have to be removed for service. At this time, the torque converter, transmission cooler tubes must be
thoroughly flushed to remove any dirt and the oil-to-air cooler must be replaced.
The oil-to-air cooler must be replaced under the following conditions:
1. Evidence of transmission assembly or fluid contamination is found due to the following transmission or converter failure modes:
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major metallic failure
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multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
2. When used under continuous or severe conditions, the transmission and torque converter should be drained and refilled with fluid.
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Normal Maintenance
Change fluid at 48,279 km (30,000 miles).
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Severe Duty/Major Overhaul
Change fluid at 33,795 km (21,000 miles).
2. CAUTION: Use of a fluid other than specified could result in transmission malfunction and/or failure.
Refer to the vehicle certification label affixed to the LH front door lock face panel or door pillar for the transmission code.
3. When filling a dry transmission and torque converter, refer to Specifications for capacity. Check the fluid level.
Removal
1. If equipped deactivate the air suspension.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
5. Drain transmission fluid.
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Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.
6. Remove the (A) transmission fluid pan and (B) transmission fluid pan gasket.
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Replace transmission fluid pan gasket as necessary.
