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Ford Master
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- Posted on Jul 12, 2010
Re: Cannot find tranny oil fill plug for 1995 ford Escort
LEVEL CHECK -manual transmission
The vehicle speed sensor (speedometer gear), which is located on the transaxle, serves as the manual transaxle's dipstick.
- Park the car on a level surface, turn the engine OFF and apply the parking brake.
- Locate the speedometer cable assembly where it enters the transaxle.
- Unplug the electrical connection from the vehicle speed sensor (speedometer gear).
- Disconnect the speedometer cable from the speed sensor.
- Wipe the area around the speed sensor with a clean rag, then loosen the speed sensor retaining bolt.
- Gently pry the speed sensor from the transaxle.
Fig. 1: Location of the manual transaxle's fluid level marks — 1.8L engine
Fig. 2: Location of the manual transaxle's fluid level marks — 1.9L and 2.0L engineCannot find tranny oil fill plug for 1995 ford - 90981g15.gif="/uploads/images/90981g15.gif" alt="90981g15.gif" class="h_mi" />
- Check the condition of the speed sensor O-ring and replace it if it is damaged.
- Check the fluid level on the speed sensor as illustrated.
- If the level is low, place a funnel in the speed sensor hole.
- Add the specified fluid to the transaxle until the FULL level is reached. Do not overfill the transaxle.
- Install the speed sensor and tighten the retaining bolt to 69–104 inch lbs. (8–12 Nm).
- Connect the speedometer cable.
- Engage the speed sensor electrical connection.
Fig. 3: If necessary, add transmission flCannot find tranny oil fill plug for 1995 ford - 90981g16.gifa funnel into the speed sensor opening
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