Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Removal and Installation - Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

Materials

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and heatshield.
   

1. If equipped, remove the retainers from the NVH cover.
   

1. NOTE: Note the location of the bolts and studbolts for assembly.

   Remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
   

1. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.

   NOTE: Note the location of the alignment tabs.

   Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket.
   

1. NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

   NOTE: Note the location of the bolts for assembly.

   
   Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid filter.
   
   1. Short bolt
      
   2. Long bolt
      

1. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnets.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: If the transmission is being repaired for a contamination-related failure, install a new transmission fluid filter and seal assembly. The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

   Inspect the transmission fluid filter seal. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid filter seal.
   

1. Lubricate the transmission fluid filter seal with automatic transmission fluid.
   Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A, ) (MERCON® ULV)

1. NOTICE: If the bolts are installed in the wrong locations, transmission damage will occur.

   NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

   
   Install the filter and the bolts in the correct locations.
   
   1. Short bolt
      
   2. Long bolt
      
   • Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

1. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.

   NOTE: Align the transmission fluid pan gasket tabs in the correct locations.

   Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket if required.
   

1. NOTE: Install the bolts and studbolts in the correct locations noted during removal.

   Install the transmission fluid pan and loosely install the bolts and studbolts.
   
   1. Tighten the studbolts in a crisscross pattern.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   2. Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. If equipped, install the NVH cover retainers.
   

1. Install the heatshield and retainers.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Fill and check the transmission fluid.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).