transmission fluid change

[Jim up north]

Hello there folks,
Would like to change the transmission fluid on my truck , can't do a complete
flush a la ford. Truck was bought used so I have no idea if the service was done at the proper interval. So to put my mind at ease I am going to at least change the filters in the pan and the one for the trans cooler up front. I have done all the other fluids , filter changes to put myself up to date in my books .
If I am not doing a complete flush could this cause me problems? Does anyone know the torque settings for the transmission pan bolts ? Is there a set cross pattern to tighting the bolts? Will I need all 17 liters if I am just empting pan and in-line cooler ? questions ,questions, for all the help.
Jim ,ways up in Canada ,

 

[budtoh3zo]

Yes get all 17 liters, There is a good write up on how to do it. I will see if i can dig it up for you. Were abouts in Canada are you? They recomend every 50,000 km

 

[Skweeker]

Transmission pan bolts are to be torqued to 11 ft-lbs. I will be replacing my main filter within the next week.

 

[F350DRW1]

Chock the wheels, set the parking brake, and when the fluid stops draining out of the pan, start it up. Row thru D and R for about 3-4 cycles. It will empty most of the convertor as it doesn't have a drain plug. It will also make a mess on the way out so some cardboard or something is in order. Its still easier than the fuel filters. Have fun.

 

[Beachbumcook]

Check out the link below for a pretty detailed "how to" on changing the fulid in the torqueshift transmission.

http://www.truckblog.com/story-582-howto_flush_fords_torqueshift_transmission

Thanks,

Jeff