Q: How to Service and Repair the Transmission Pan on Mercury Marauder?
A: The vehicle needs to sit on a hoist at NEUTRAL setting prior to servicing or repairing the fluid pan. Open the drain port of the transmission fluid pan by detaching its bolts while letting all fluid drain away before finishing bolt removal. You should start by taking away the transmission fluid pan with its gasket and continuing by pulling down evenly to remove transmission fluid filter and seal. The technician should clean the transmission fluid pan while inspecting its gasket and magnet. To install a new filter it is vital to carefully use a small screwdriver to eliminate any upstream seal left in the main control bore while avoiding bore damage. A new filter and seal need to be applied when servicing a transmission for contamination-related failure but a clean filter can be reused without additional seal if transmission condition appears suitable. After installing the new filter and its appropriate seal attach the pan magnet into the fluid container. The transmission fluid pan gasket can be recycled for reuse provided it remains intact so check the condition before placing it again. Place the transmission fluid pan along with its gasket before mounting the pan bolts and lowering the vehicle until you achieve the correct automatic transmission fluid level with brand new transmission fluid.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Transmission Pan of the 5R55S Automatic Transmission on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: Beginning the service and repair of a 5R55S automatic transmission fluid pan requires positioning the vehicle into neutral gear on a hoist while placing a drain pan underneath the transmission fluid pan. Before performing the drain, remove the plug to empty the fluid and inspect the transmission fluid pan gasket for damage but it can remain if found intact. First uninstall the fluid pan gasket and all 16 screws securing it to the transmission before discarding the transmission fluid filter. Before proceeding install the magnet within the transmission fluid pan. Then ensure proper placement of the oil filter seals after lubricating them with clean automatic transmission fluid and tighten the filter to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.). Place the fluid pan magnet in its designated position within the transmission fluid pan before applying the gasket onto the pan surface. Quickly place the fluid pan and gasket on the transmission. Then start the screws loosely before using a crisscross method to tighten them to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.). Install the drain plug by tightening it to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) and insert fluid into the transmission until it reaches the appropriate level.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Transmission Pan, Gasket, and Filter on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: Placing a vehicle on a hoist and setting it to NEUTRAL position marks the starting point for servicing the fluid pan along with its gasket and filter. Service providers should drain the transmission fluid through bolt loosening of the pan until no more fluid remains before removing the bolts completely. Remove transmission fluid pan with its gasket followed by pulling down evenly to detach the transmission fluid filter and seal. The service technician should clean the transmission fluid pan along with its gasket and magnet for inspection. First inspect the main control bore before moving ahead with filter installation since mild scrubbing with a screwdriver can remove existing seals properly but avoid damaging the bore area. The service requires replacement of both transmission filter and seal only in cases of contamination failure but permits filter reuse when excessive contamination does not exist. After installation of a new fluid filter and seal proceed with inserting the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan. Users can keep using the transmission fluid pan gasket in case it remains functional but need to clean and examine it before implementation. Place the transmission fluid pan together with the gasket in the correct position before installing the transmission fluid pan bolts. You should pour 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of newly fought automatic transmission fluid into the system until it hits the recommended fluid mark.