Leakage Inspection: Notes
SPECIAL TOOLS REFERENCE
| 100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751 |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada) | WSS-M2C924-A |
| Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye 164-R3701 or equivalent | - |
CAUTION:
Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque beyond specifications. This may cause damage to the case threads.
Use the following chart to inspect and correct any external transmission fluid leaks.
EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS
| Description | Action |
|---|---|
| Leaks at the fluid pan to case | Tighten to specification or install a new gasket. |
| Filler plug leaks | Install a new plug. |
| Fluid cooler or fittings leaking | Tighten to specification or install new fluid cooler tubes. Refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING . |
| Fluid cooler nut to case fitting leaking | Inspect for damage or missing O-ring seals. Tighten to specification, install new fluid cooler tubes or install new O-rings. Refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING . |
| Leaks at the fluid cooler | Inspect the fluid cooler for damage, if damaged, install a new fluid cooler. Refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING . |
| Leaks at the manual control lever seal | Install a new manual control seal. |
| Leaks at the solenoid body harness connector | Install a new solenoid body harness connector O-ring seal, either on the harness end or the solenoid body. |