Ford Escape: Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Removal and Installation - Transmission Fluid Cooler
Removal
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Remove the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler (307-02A Transmission Cooling -
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the transmission fluid cooler from the radiator.
Installation
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Install the transmission fluid cooler to the radiator and engage the clips.
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Install the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler (307-02A Transmission Cooling -
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Activation
NOTE:
Use transmission fluid specified for this
transmission...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Power transfer unit
Halfshafts and CV joints
Driveshaft and U-joints
Wheel/tire size and brand
Matching tire size and brand
Tire pressure
If a..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules. The high-voltage cables ..