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Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J) - Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
General Procedures
  1. Remove the transaxle oil filler tube plug.
  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:If an internal transaxle concern is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. However, if excessive metal or friction particles are present, a detailed inspection of the transaxle will be required.
    Drain the transaxle.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the drain plug seal.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new drain plug seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Clean the drain plug thread.
    Install the drain plug.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Fill the transaxle with automatic transmission fluid .
    For additional information, refer to: Specifications (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J), Specifications).

  1. Install the transaxle oil filler tube plug.
  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
    For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J), General Procedures).

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