Ford Fusion: Transmission Cooling - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35 / Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC |
WSS-M2C938-A MERCON® LV,
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Flushing
NOTICE:
If the transmission plastic baffle melted due to an overheat
condition, install a new cooler. The plastic cannot be cleaned out of a
cooler even with the heated cooler flusher.
NOTE:
The cooler bypass valve cannot be backflushed. When
backflushing the transmission fluid cooler the cooler bypass valve must
be removed from the transmission cooling system prior to backflushing
and cleaning.
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NOTE:
Use transmission fluid specified for this
transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives
or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal
transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the
transmission.
The transmission cooling system (cooler and lines) MUST
be flushed every time the transmission is overhauled or replaced in
order to minimize the likelihood of repeat repairs. It is mandatory that
proper equipment and procedures be followed when flushing
coolers/lines. The flushing equipment used MUST:
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maintain fluid at 140°F or above,
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pulsate fluid during cleaning,
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have twin magnetic filters,
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and have air purge capability before and after flushing.
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If equipment meeting the specifications above is not
available, the transmission fluid cooler(s) should be replaced and the
lines cleaned by hand.
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Check and top off fluid level of the transmission cooling system heated flusher with transmission fluid.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
/ XT-10-QLVC
(WSS-M2C938-A)
(MERCON® LV, )
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Turn on the heater and allow the fluid in the cooler
line flusher 15-30 minutes to heat up to 60°C (140°F) before using.
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If equipped with a cooler bypass valve, disconnect the
transmission fluid cooler tubes from the cooler bypass valve prior to
backflushing and cleaning.
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Install the line adapters on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
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Attach the cooler line flusher red line to the
transmission fluid cooler inlet tube assembly. For the location of the
transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet tubes.
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Attach the cooler line flusher blue line to the transmission fluid cooler outlet tube assembly.
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Follow the equipment instructions to purge the
transmission fluid cooler tubes and transmission fluid cooler prior to
starting the flushing procedure.
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Allow the transmission fluid cooling system to backflush
for 10-15 minutes, then flush the transmission fluid cooler in a normal
flow direction for an additional 10-15 minutes.
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If the transmission fluid cooling system heated flusher is equipped with an inspection micron filter:
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Remove and clean the Oberg 28 micron filter.
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Install the filter.
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Backflush the system for 5 minutes.
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Remove and inspect the filter.
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If debris/contamination is present on the filter, repeat step 10.
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If equipped,remove the transmission mounted fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.
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Clean the transmission mounted fluid cooler tubes.
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If equipped, remove and discard the cooler bypass valve. Install a new cooler bypass valve.
Refer to: Cooler Bypass Valve - 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW/150PS) – I4 (307-02A Transmission Cooling - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Cooler Bypass Valve - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4 (307-02A Transmission Cooling - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Cooler Bypass Valve - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) (307-02A Transmission Cooling - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart...
Removal
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Make sure that any media is ejected from unit.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be
performed by an authorized dealer. While
any authorized dealer handling your vehicle
line will provide warranty service, we
recommend you return to your selling
authorized dealer who wants to ensure
your continued satisfaction...