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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4F27E - Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Separator, Oil Pan

303-428 (21-179)
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
WSE-M5B-392-A 
Loctite 5699
WSS-M4G-320-A3 
Automatic Transmission Fluid
WSS-M2C202-B 

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Position a suitable container under the fluid pan.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The fluid pan is filled with automatic transmission fluid and can not be drained before removing.
    Remove the fluid pan.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Using the special tool, separate the bead of sealer.
  1. Clean the sealer from the fluid pan and transaxle case surfaces thoroughly with Metal Surface Cleaner or equivalent.

Installation
  1. Apply a bead of Loctite 5699 one and a half millimeters thick to the fluid pan.

  1. Install the fluid pan.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
    For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (4F27E), General Procedures).

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