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There should be a dip stick where you pull it out to check your fluid level of the automatic transmission. You check it while the car is running and in park and warmed up. To put transmission fluid in, you would get a funnel to fit the opening of the dipstick hole. First take out dipstick, place funnel into the hole and pour the fluid into the funnel. Depending how low your level is, it will not take a lot to bring the level back up to normal. Pour some in and check level. DO NOT OVER FILL!
Section 11-00: Steering System-Service
1999 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Purging Power Steering System of Air
NOTE: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, a second customer concern or pump failure could result. This condition can only occur on pre-delivery vehicles with evidence of aerated fluid or vehicles that have had steering component repair.
A whine noise heard from the power steering pump may be caused by air in the system. The following procedure must be performed whenever any of the following are performed:
All power steering noise complaints with evidence of aerated fluid on pre-delivery vehicles only, prior to any component repair.
After any power steering system component (for example, gear or hose) has been replaced and the noise is heard.
Fluid Level Top-Off Procedure
Check and fill pump reservoir to dipstick full cold or remote reservoir center mark.
Disable ignition by removing Fuse 10 in the fuse junction panel.
Crank engine 30 seconds, check fluid level and add if required.
NOTE: Do not hold steering wheel on stops.
Crank engine 30 seconds while cycling the steering wheel lock to lock.
Check fluid level and add fluid if required.
Air Purge with Vacuum External Source Procedure - 3.0L (2V) Engine, Flex Fuel and 3.4L SHO Engine
Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into pump reservoir.
Reinstall Fuse 10 used to disable ignition and start vehicle.
Apply 20-25 in-Hg (85-88 kPa) maximum vacuum for minimum of three minutes at idle; maintain maximum vacuum with vacuum source.
Release vacuum and remove vacuum source.
Add fluid to full warm or reservoir center mark.
Reinstall vacuum source and apply 20-25 in-Hg (85-88 kPa) vacuum.
NOTE: Do not hold steering wheel on stops.
Cycle steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes.
Shut engine off, release vacuum and remove vacuum source.
Add Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid if necessary and install dipstick or reservoir cap.
NOTE: Do not hold steering wheel on stops.
Start engine and cycle steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes.
Check for oil leaks at all connections.
In severe cases it may be necessary to repeat air purge with vacuum source procedure.
Air Purge with Vacuum External Source Procedure - 3.0L (2V) and 3.0L (4V)
Add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent to approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) (make a mark) above the top of the supply line.
Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into the pump reservoir.
Apply 85-88 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) maximum vacuum for a minimum of three minutes.
Add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent until the level is at the marked point.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
Check reservoir level and add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent to the FULL WARM (MAX) mark.
Install the number 10 fuse in the fuse junction panel. Start the engine.
NOTE: The front wheels must be off the floor during lock-to-lock rotation of the steering wheel.
NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel on stops.
Reinstall the vacuum source and apply 85-88 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) maximum vacuum and cycle the steering wheel from lock-to-lock every thirty seconds for a minimum of 5 minutes.
Shut the engine off, release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source.
Add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent to the FULL WARM (MAX) level. Install the dipstick or reservoir cap.
NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel on stops.
NOTE: In severe cases, it may be necessary to repeat air purge with vacuum source procedure.
Start the engine and cycle the steering wheel from lock-to-lock every thirty seconds for approximately five minutes.
under your hood you will see three fluid reservoirs only two of wich will have twist caps. one is for water and the other is for power steering... the smaller one will be your power steering reservoir. as for the transmission fluid it is to be poured directly into the transmission. there will be a cap or bolt on the top that will need to be removed, after that you will need a long set funnel to reach it. good luck.
The transmission fluid goes in the same tube that holds the dip stick that you check the fluid levels with. You will need a funnel, and be sure to use only manufacturer recommended fluid in your vehicle. Be careful not to over fill.
Ensure the Galant is at operating temperature by driving it for about 10 minutes.
2: Open the hood of the Galant and locate the automatic transmission fluid reservoir and dipstick on the driver's side of the engine. The dipstick is labeled "ATF" and is red.
3: Pull the dipstick out of the reservoir, wipe it clean with a rag and reinsert it. Remove it once more and take the measurement of the current fluid level. Do not add any fluid if the fluid is already at the "Full" line; overfilling the reservoir can damage the transmission. If the measurement is between the "Full" and "Add" lines or below the "Add" lines, then continue to Step 4: Insert a funnel into the reservoir and pour a small amount of transmission fluid into the container. Check the fluid levels again by removing the funnel and inserting the dipstick into the reservoir. Pull the dipstick back out and read the fluid level on the dipstick. Continue this process until the fluid is at the "full" line.
If you would like to do a transmission filter kit I have found a site with full color pictorial and instructions. Pretty handy!!!
you are probably low on transmission fluid. top it off by the dipstick while running in park. and you should be fine if it reads full, then your fluid needs to be changed or your filter is clogged. replace as necessary.if the problem continues after the fluid and filter have been changed then its time to have the transmission replaced or services. good luck.
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