Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
4. Install the special tool into the pan.
5. Remove the cooler return line (upper line) from the fitting on the transmission case.
6. Connect one end of a clear hose to the cooler return line and route the other end of the hose to the special tool in the pan.
7. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
8. Start the engine and run it at idle.
9. With the engine running, raise the vehicle on a hoist and place suitable safety stands under the vehicle.
10. Once a steady flow of fluid (without air bubbles) is observed, remove the hose from the special tool and place the hose in a measuring container
for 15 seconds. After 15 seconds, place the hose back onto the special tool. Lower the vehicle and turn the engine OFF. Measure the amount of
fluid in the container. If adequate flow was observed, approximately 208 ml (7 oz.) will be in the measuring container. The test is complete.
Reconnect the cooler line and install the fluid fill plug.
11. If the flow is not liberal, disconnect the hose from the cooler return line and connect the hose to the cooler inlet (lower fitting) on the transmission
case. Reconnect the cooler return line to the case (upper fitting).
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
