OEM 2009 Ford Mustang Automatic Transmission Filter

2009 Ford Mustang Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the In-Line Automatic Transmission Filter for the 5R55S Transmission on 2009 Ford Mustang?

  A: A proper service procedure for 5R55S transmission in-line fluid filters begins by positioning the vehicle at neutral with the help of a hoist. A new filter installation should always occur when servicing a transmission with an in-line fluid filter that has been overhauled. The absence of an installed in-line transmission fluid filter requires the use of a new filter kit. When carrying out non-internal repairs it is necessary to refrain from installing filtering equipment or components. The installation of new and authorized remanufactured Ford transmissions requires the use of brand-new in-line transmission fluid filter assemblies. Remove a portion from the upper transmission fluid cooler hose to make space for fastening the filter. When installing the in-line transmission fluid filter ensure that the marking on its bypass valve points from the transmission fluid cooler to the transmission. The wrong installation sequence may result in damage inside the transmission system. Both rubber hoses and steel tubing should not enter a filter with 60-degree or greater bent angles. The installation process begins with clamping down the filter end into the rubber hose before completing the other end with similar hose clamp tightening. Familiarize a viewable area of the transmission fluid pan afterward you must apply a sticker that announces the installation of an in-line transmission fluid filter. Complete the procedure by adding automatic transmission fluid followed by operational checks and leak inspections of the filter.