Transmission Fluid Level Check

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid XT-M5-QS	WSD-M2C200-C

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Release the 7 retainers (2 shown in illustration) and remove the shift cable cover.

Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable Cover And Retainers
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NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.

Remove the fill plug.

Fig 2: Locating Fill Plug
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Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transaxle to the correct level with the specified fluid.
- Transaxle fluid level: 5-10 mm (0.196-0.393 in.) below the lower edge of the filler plug bore.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Fluid Level
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Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Fill Plug
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Install the shift cables cover.

Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable Cover And Retainers
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