Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
11. Install pan magnet in transmission pan. Install transmission pan to transmission. Tighten fourteen retaining bolts to proper torque.
12. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle.
NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning ON the air suspension switch.
13. When filling a dry transmission and converter, start with a minimum of 4.7 liters (5 quarts).
14. Fill transmission to proper level with Motorcraft MERCON or MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent meeting FORD
specification.
Total Drain and Refill
NOTE: MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON V as a service fluid.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut OFF prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension
vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning OFF the air suspension switch located in the RH kick panel area. Failure to do so may result
in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
3. Drain the transmission fluid.
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Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid is drained remove the bolts.
4. Remove the (A) transmission fluid pan and the (B) transmission pan gasket.
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Replace transmission pan gasket as necessary.
