OEM Ford Thunderbird Transmission Pan

Ford Thunderbird Transmission Pan Parts and Q&A

• Transmission Pan
  4W4Z-7A194-AA
  Q: How to service and repair the Transmission Pan, gasket, and filter on Ford Thunderbird?

  A:

  The service and repair of fluid pan and gasket and filter starts with applying transmission fluid to the filter seals and correctly placing the seals on the filter. Because the transmission fluid pan gasket remains usable the technician needs to check for damage after cleaning it then reinstall it when it passes the inspection. The installation of every transmission fluid filter should be new. Start by setting the vehicle to neutral position on the hoist and then remove components according to their installation order. A proper installation involves repeating the disassembly steps and filling the transmission with some fluid. The heated oxygen sensor installation requires removing the connectors and sensor wire retaining clip from the right transmission pan rail and disconnecting the connector from the front position before placing it safely aside. The procedure for installing the transmission fluid filter includes reapplying seal lubrication followed by proper seating until the transmission fluid pan and gasket can be put in place. Then loosely engage the transmission fluid pan screws. The procedure ends by crisscrossing screw tightening then replacing the heated oxygen sensor connector at the front of the transmission pan rail before securely installing the heated oxygen sensor connectors and fixing the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.