OEM 2006 Lincoln Town Car Transmission Pan

2006 Lincoln Town Car Transmission Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Transmission Pan, gasket, and filter on 2006 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Begin the repair of fluid pan, gasket, and filter by putting the vehicle into NEUTRAL position and hanging it on a hoist. The transmission fluid needs draining when you first release the pan bolts to empty all fluid then take out the bolts. Circumvent attachment of the transmission fluid filter by drawing down the transmission fluid pan along with its gasket. Thorough examination and cleaning procedures need to be performed on the transmission fluid pan together with its gasket and magnet. During new filter installation you should remove any leftover seal substance inside the main control bore using a small screwdriver yet avoid damaging the bore walls at any time. Service specialists should replace both the filter and seal when servicing for contamination-based failure. However, a previously used filter can remain after verifying minimal contamination levels. Position the new fluid filter and seal in place before installing the pan magnet into the fluid pan. Then clean and inspect the reusable gasket before installing it for transmission fluid pan assembly. Place the transmission fluid pan with its gasket in position and mount the pan bolts while tightening them to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.). The final step requires adding 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid until it reaches the correct level.