E 150 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
8. NOTE: The fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
Install the fluid pan and gasket.
1. Position the fluid pan with the gasket in place.
2. Install the bolts.
9. 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 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
10. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
11. 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 without a torque converter drain plug
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
4. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
