2002 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0 Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transmission - 5R55W/S GENERAL PROCEDURES

2002 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual Procedure revision date: 05/06/2003

Transmission Fluid In-Line Filter

Special Tool(s) Disconnect Tool, Transmission 307-441

Material Item MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM Specification MERCON V

NOTE: Use the following guidelines for installing the transmission fluid in-line filter: If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter. If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter kit. If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit. If installing a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied. 1. 2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02. Remove the pushpins and remove the lower air dam.

3.

Loosen the bolts and position aside the power steering cooler.

4.

Remove the safety retainer from the fluid cooler connector.

5.

Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler connector.

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Remove the section of the steel tube at the second flare. Clean and deburr the cut end of the steel tube.

7.

NOTE: Be sure the cooler tube is fully seated in the body of the fitting before final tightening of the ferrule nut. Install the tubing ferrule hose assembly connector onto the end of the steel fluid cooler tube. Finger-tighten the ferrule nut, then tighten the nut an additional 1-1/2 turns to seat the ferrule in the connector.

8.

Remove the section of the rubber hose as illustrated.

9.

CAUTION: The filter has a bypass valve in it. The red arrow on the filter indicates the direction of fluid flow through the filter. The filter must be installed in the fluid cooler return line with the red arrow on the filter pointing away from the transmission fluid cooler and toward the transmission (the return line has fluid coming out of the cooler going to the transmission). If the fluid filter is not installed correctly, it will cause internal transmission damage. CAUTION: Do not install any rubber hoses or steel tubing with a bend entering the filter greater than 60 degrees. Install the one end of the filter into the rubber hose with a clamp. Tighten the hose clamp.

10.

Using a suitable length of hose, install the other end of the filter into the tubing ferrule hose assembly with two clamps. Tighten the hose clamps.

11.

Install the power steering fluid cooler.

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Install the lower air dam and install the pushpins.

13.

Clean a section of the transmission fluid pan, then install the sticker.

14.

Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid. Verify for correct operation. Check the filter for leaks.