Ford Escape: Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV |
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
|
Activation
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NOTE:
Use transmission fluid specified for this
transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives
or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal
transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the
transmission.
The transmission cooling system (cooler and lines) MUST
be flushed every time the transmission is overhauled or replaced in
order to minimize the likelihood of repeat repairs. It is mandatory that
proper equipment and procedures be followed when flushing
coolers/lines. The flushing equipment used MUST:
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maintain fluid at 60°C (140°F) or above,
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pulsate fluid during cleaning,
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have twin magnetic filters,
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and have air purge capability before and after flushing.
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If equipment meeting the specifications above is not
available, the transmission fluid cooler(s) should be replaced and the
lines cleaned by hand.
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Check and top off fluid level of the transmission cooling system heated flusher with transmission fluid.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
/ XT-12-QULV
(WSS-M2C949-A, )
(MERCON® ULV)
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Turn on the heater and allow the fluid in the cooler
line flusher 15-30 minutes to heat up to 60°C (140°F) before using.
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Install the line adapters on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
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Attach the cooler line flusher red line to the transmission fluid cooler inlet tube assembly.
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Attach the cooler line flusher blue line to the transmission fluid cooler outlet tube assembly.
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Follow the equipment instructions to purge the
transmission fluid cooler tubes and transmission fluid cooler prior to
starting the flushing procedure.
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Allow the transmission fluid cooling system to backflush
for 10-15 minutes, then flush the transmission fluid cooler in a normal
flow direction for an additional 10-15 minutes.
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If the transmission fluid cooling system heated flusher is equipped with an inspection micron filter:
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Remove and clean the Oberg 28 micron filter.
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Install the filter.
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Backflush the system for 5 minutes.
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Remove and inspect the filter.
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If debris/contamination is present on the filter, repeat step 9.
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Follow the equipment instructions to purge the transmission fluid cooler tubes and transmission fluid cooler.
Principles of Operation
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary...
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...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Check
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
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(T97P-1175-A)
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Removal
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