System Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) |
MERCON® V |
- Remove the hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LIFT CYLINDER AND MOTOR .
- Check the hydraulic fluid level and add transmission fluid as needed.
- To add transmission fluid, remove the hydraulic fluid reservoir fill plug.
- Add transmission fluid to the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
- Install the hydraulic fluid reservoir fill plug.
- Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
- Check the hydraulic fluid level.
- With the RH and LH hydraulic lift cylinder rod ends tilted upward, connect a 12-volt source and operate the hydraulic motor until the hydraulic cylinders are fully extended and then fully retracted.
- Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the hydraulic fluid level remains unchanged.
- Install the hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LIFT CYLINDER AND MOTOR .
NOTE:
The hydraulic fluid must be checked with the hydraulic motor and pump assembly in a level horizontal position.
NOTE:
The hydraulic fluid level should be at the "+" sign that is molded into the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
NOTE:
Make sure the hydraulic pump and motor assembly is above the hydraulic lift cylinders before operating the hydraulic pump and motor assembly.
NOTE:
A squealing noise may be heard due to the air in the hydraulic system.