Ford 7L7Z-7A098-A
Filter

Begin service and repair of the automatic transmission fluid filter by first using NEUTRAL gear and hoisting the vehicle above ground. It is important to remove the fluid fill plug fluid level indicator assembly on the passenger side front of the transmission case because this allows vacuum release for easier fluid pan removal. The service begins with draining transmission fluid from the pan before removing both the fluid pan gasket and transmission fluid filter. The transmission fluid pan together with its magnet should receive professional cleaning then inspection work. The transmission fluid filter along with its seal assembly should get replaced when the transmission needed repair due to contamination although the filter may stay reused without excessive contamination detected. If a fluid filter seal exists inside the transmission case you should remove it with caution but avoid harming the case. Before installing the new transmission fluid filter apply lubricating automatic transmission fluid on the new seal. Reinstall the magnet into the fluid pan while putting on a new gasket when the previous one is damaged but feel free to reuse a sound gasket. The last step includes fluid pan installation by using a crisscross bolt-tightening method to achieve a 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) torque before completing the transmission fluid refill as specified.

The first step for filtering automatic transmission fluid begins with placing the vehicle into NEUTRAL while hanging it on a hoist. The fluid fill plug located on the front transmission case should be removed to release vacuum which aids in pulling out the fluid pan. The service requires elimination of the transmission fluid pan to drain all fluid while also disposing both the fluid pan gasket and transmission filter. Woodworkers should examine and clean both the transmission fluid pan as well as the magnet. A new transmission fluid filter and seal assembly needs to be installed for repairs caused by contamination failure but a reinstallation of the filter is possible when no severe contamination exists. Check the transmission case for the fluid filter seal before carefully removing it while avoiding the case surface damage. Apply transmission automatic fluid onto the new seal and mount the filter before its installation. Insert the magnet into the transmission fluid pan while you also replace the damaged gasket unless the old gasket is in good condition. Fasten the fluid pan with crisscross bolt installation while applying torque of 14 Nm (10 lb-ft). The system needs new transmission fluid according to the refill procedure after finishing fluid checks.