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Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J) - Transmission Fluid Level Check Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
General Procedures

CAUTION:
CAUTION:If a new transmission fluid cooler has been installed, make sure that the active bypass valve was open, before checking the transmission fluid level. The active bypass valve opens at a temperature above 77°C.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the transaxle is not in emergency run operation.
    Connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  1. Check that the transmission fluid temperature is below 30°C.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the selector lever cable cover.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Start the engine.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Make sure that the parking brake control lever is in the fully applied position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, allowing sufficient time for each position to engage.
  1. Move the transmission range selector lever to the "P" (PARK) position.
  1. When the transmission fluid temperature reaches 30°C, move the transmission range selector lever from "P" (PARK) position to "D" (DRIVE) position and back to "P" (PARK) position.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the transmission range selector lever is in the "P" (PARK) position.
    Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The transmission fluid temperature must be between 35°C and 45°C.
    Check the transmission fluid temperature.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Whenever releasing the transmission fluid, take care to prevent scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Remove the test plug.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the test plug seal.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Whenever releasing the transmission fluid, take care to prevent scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Transmission fluid should escape from the test outlet.
    Check for escaping transmission fluid.
  1. If no transmission fluid escapes, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid.
    For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill in this section.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new test plug seal.
    Install the test plug.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Switch off the engine.
  1. Disconnect the diagnostic tool from the DLC.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Install the selector lever cable cover.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

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