transmission fluid FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

INSTALLATION
Transmission
1. NOTE: Before installing the transmission, the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft
must be cleaned and lubricated with grease.
Position the transmission to the clutch adapter housing. Install the eight transmission- to-clutch
adapter housing bolts.
2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
3. Connect the reverse lamp electrical connector.
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Item Specification
DEXRON III® (
ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX or equivalent DEXRON III®
Pipe Sealant with Teflon®
D8AZ-
19554- A or equivalent WSK-
M2G350-
A2 Premium Long Life Grease
XG
-1-C, K or T or equivalent ESA-
M1C75- B Klj . 1 ba
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8. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
9. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors to the crossmember.
10. CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the
driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section 205 - 01 .
11. Fill the transmission to capacity with the specified transmission fluid. Apply sealant to the fill plug threads and install the fill plug.
zThe total fill capacity is 3.9L (4.1 qt).
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector. Klj . 3 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Specification
Mercon® multi-
purpose automatic transmission fluid XT -2-QDX —
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Cylinder mounting nut 23 17 —
Rail seal screws 3 — 27
Side rail bolts 63 46 —
Cylinder upper mounting bolt 17 13 —
Cylinder retaining bolts 22 16 —
Front safety belt retractor bolts and nut 30 20 —
Front seal screws 5 — 44
Cylinder rod mounting bolts 12 9 —
Side rail to header bolts 23 17 —
Tacking strip nuts 7 — 62
Hydraulic line to lift cylinder nuts 9 — 80
Hydraulic line to motor nuts 12 9 —
B-
Hinge lock nut 4 — 35
Balance linkage bolts 22 16 —
Adjusting cam set screw 6 — 53 Klj . 1 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.
3. Fill the pump with Mercon® Multi- Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or
equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.
Connect a 12- volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the
cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12- volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat
this procedure three times.
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON® Multi- Purpose
Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.
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