E 450 V8-5.4L (2009)
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NOTICE: Use only transmission fluid specified for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning
agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail; this will affect the operation of the transmission.
NOTICE: Always refer to the instructions supplied with the Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine.
NOTE: Draining transmission fluid from the transmission by removing only the transmission fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles that do not have a
torque converter drain plug, for normal or severe duty transmission fluid maintenance.
NOTE: A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid using a suitable Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine has been added.
The following procedure has different methods for draining and refilling the listed vehicles:
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All vehicles using a suitable Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine.
Use the method that is applicable to your vehicle.
All vehicles using a suitable Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Use a suitable Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine to change the transmission fluid.
3. When connecting the Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine, connect the machine to the fluid cooler tube after the fluid cooler on the
cooler return tube. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the fluid coolers.
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4. Use only transmission fluid specified for this transmission.
5. Once the transmission fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the Automatic Transmission Flush and Fill Machine. Reconnect any
disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
6. 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 transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved
(transmission fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the transmission fluid level indicator).
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Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain. After the transmission fluid has drained, remove the transmission
fluid pan.
3. Do not remove the transmission fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the transmission fluid filter during a normal maintenance transmission
fluid change.
4. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.
