Fluid Level Check

NOTE: The transmission lubricant is a semisynthetic oil. When adding oil to the transmission, use only E5RY-19C547-A (Ford Specification ESD-M2C175-A).

The transmission is filled to the proper level when the lubricant is even with the bottom of the filler plug hole.

Figure 21:

NOTE: If the transmission is equipped with an air baffle, it must be removed before the lubricant level can be checked. If necessary, refer to the removal and installation procedure that follows, refer to Figure 21.
1. Remove the bolt attaching the body stiffener rod to the right hand frame rail.

2. Loosen the bolt attaching the body stiffener rod to the left frame rail and swing the rod downward.

3. Remove the stud nuts attaching the air baffle to the transmission extension housing.

4. Pull the air baffle rearward off the mounting pins and remove. Be sure the mounting bushings are removed with the baffle.

5. Be sure the mounting bushings are in position on the baffle.

6. Position the air baffle around the transmission and slide forward over the front mounting pins and the rear mounting studs.

7. Install the stud nuts attaching the air baffle to the transmission extension housing. Tighten the attaching nuts to 17-19 ft.lbs. (21-26 N-m).

8. Position the body stiffener rod and install the attaching bolt. Tighten both attaching bolts to 14-19 ft.lbs. (19-26 N-m).
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E5RY-4A263-A Vibration Absorber C
E630027-S101 Washer - 2 Required - S
Package of 10
E620433-S72 Nut - 2 Required - S
Package of 8
E602190-S72 Bolt - 2 Required - C
Package of 4
E6RY-7213-A Shift Knob C
E8RY-7A039-A Extension Housing C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: SP872108A - Install extension housing and vibration absorber
TIME: 3.3 Hrs.

OPERATION: SP872108B - Install shift knob, extension housing and vibration absorber
TIME: 3.6 Hrs. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7AO39 - Code: 67