Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
Secondary Variator Cover
Secondary Variator Cover
Special Tool(s)
Material
Removal
CAUTION: MERCON, MERCON V, MERCON SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable
Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission
will cause transmission damage.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle.
3. CAUTION: When disconnecting the fluid cooler tubes pull straight up to prevent damage to the fluid cooler tubes.
NOTE: The axle shaft has been removed for clarity.
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.