OEM Ford E-150 Econoline Transmission Pan

Ford E-150 Econoline Transmission Pan Parts and Q&A

• Oil Pan
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  Q: What are the necessary steps for servicing and repairing the Transmission Pan, gasket, and filter in an automatic transmission on Ford E-150 Econoline?

  A:

  The fluid pan together with gasket and filter need periodic transmission fluid changes to perform maintenance and repair work particularly after clutch or bearing replacements when automatic transmission removal is needed. The cleaning process must involve complete inspection and washing of the torque converter as well as the transmission cooler and tubes to remove all dirt while the fluid needs replacement when contamination occurs. Users must follow the recommended fluid for their transmission because the label in the LH front door lock face panel or door pillar specifies which fluid to use. The specifications chart needs consultation to determine the correct filling volume for dry transmission and torque converter while also verifying the fluid level. The process starts with disconnecting the ground cable from the battery while raising the vehicle in the air. After placing a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan you need to drain the fluid before slowly removing all transmission fluid pan bolts. The technician removes the fluid pan with the gasket then proceeds to take off the transmission fluid filter as well as its seal and filter kit. Before draining the torque converter you need to remove its housing plug and then access the drain plug through Crankshaft rotation. The technician will check the transmission fluid pan for cleaning and inspecting the gasket and magnet as well as emptying fluid from cooler tubes. A brand new torque converter drain plug needs installation as the first step before installing the torque converter housing plug. The installation process requires removing the main control bore seal from a new filter to prevent damage from occurring. Using new transmission filte and seal is mandatory for repair work caused by contamination while the filter can be reused when the contamination level is acceptable. Place the pan magnet within the fluid pan and follow by cleaning the reusable gasket before installing transmission fluid pan and gasket using bolts for attachment. The vehicle requires a battery ground reconnection after lowering; the relearning process of adaptive strategy may lead to unexpected drive symptoms that require a minimum drive distance of 16 km (10 miles) until the vehicle adapts correctly. After emptying a transmission and converter it is mandatory to start by adding at least 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid then reach the specified fill level.