Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE: Ford
MODEL: F-250/F-350/F-450
YEAR: 2003-2010
ENGINE: V8-6.4L (td) Power Stroke
V8-6.0L (td) Power Stroke
V8-7.3L (td) Power Stroke
F5R110W, F5R110
Transmission Pan
46-70122-1 (Machined Fins)
46-70120-1 (Raw)
1. Park your vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake. Use jack stands if the vehicle must be raised.
2. Position a large drain pan under the transmission to catch the fluid. Some transmission pans have a drain plug. Remove it now and
allow to drain. (There will still be some oil in pan after allowing to drain).
3. Starting at the rear, remove the 20 existing oil pan screws. Remove the factory transmission pan.
4. Allow all of the old oil to drain.
5. Using a gasket scraper, carefully remove all of the old gasket material from the transmission case.
6. Use clean lint-free rags to clean the transmission case gasket surface. The surface must be clean and flat for the gasket to seal.
7. Before installing the new aFe pan, check the gasket mating surface on the transmission case for dents, irregularities, or gouges. Should
any exist, carefully remove the high spots using a smooth flat file.BE CAREFUL NOT TO “ROUND OFF” THE FLAT GASKET SURFACE.
8. Apply a small amount of new transmission fluid to the new o-ring. Install it on the transmission pan in the pre-cut channel on the
gasket mating surface. BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THE O-RING WHILE INSTALLING.
9. Remove the stock transmission filter and seal. Replace it with supplied filter (P/N: 44-TF011) NOTE: Use only aFe 44-TF011 or
Motorcraft 8C3Z7A098D replacement filters with this pan.
10. Align the screw holes and install the 20 cap screws and washers until they are installed “finger tight”.
11. Using a 6mm hex bit and 3/8" drive torque wrench, torque the allen cap screws to (12-16 ft. lbs.) in a “cross tight” pattern.
12. Install the 3/4" drain plug and 1/8" pipe plug. If you are going to install a temperature sender, do so at this time. Install the sender in
its place. Be Sure To Use LPS All Purpose Anti-Seize or equal On The Sender’s Pipe Threads. Tighten both the 3/4" DRAIN PLUG and
1/8" PIPE PLUG. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
13. Remove the dipstick and add in the new automatic transmission fluid (aFe recommends using the dealer recommended fluid for your
application). The aFe pan will hold 17 quarts of transmission fluid or 7.5 quarts of transmission fluid over a stock 4 x 4 pan. Fill to full
line on dipstick.
Note: The full line on dipstick is the bottom face of transmission case or the top face of the transmission pan.
Tools Needed:
• 3/16 Allen Bit
• 1/2" Ratchet
• 3/8 Drive Torque Wrench
• 6mm Allen Bit
• 13mm Socket Wrench
• Gasket Scraper
• Smooth Flat File
• Oil Drain Pan (minimum 12 Qt. capacity)
• Clean Lint-Free Rags
Parts Included:
• Trans. Pan - Black, Machined Fins (Qty. 1)
(46-70122-1)
• Trans. Pan - Raw, Machined Fins (Qty. 1)
(46-70120-1)
• Flat Washers (Qty. 20)
• Socket Head Cap Screws: M8x1.25x20 (Qty. 20)
• Plug, Square Socket Head, 3/4" - 14 (Qty. 1)
NPTF Magnet
• Plug, Hex Head Socket, 1/8" - 27 NPT (Qty. 1)
(Zn Plt)
• O-Ring (Qty. 1)
• Filter w/ Seal (Qty. 1)
CAUTION: Allow time for your vehicle to cool down prior to installation. When working on or under your vehicle proceed with caution. Engine bays
may reach high temperatures and may cause serious burns. Wear protective safety equipment; eye goggles and gloves to ensure a safe installation. aFe
Power recommends professional installation on our products. Consult your owner’s or shop manual for transmission fluid requirements.
06-80518
Updated: January, 2017
ATTENTION: FLUID LEVEL (VERY IMPORTANT)
To check fluid level TWO PEOPLE will be needed. Follow these instructions to insure NO OVER FILLING.
1. Make sure vehicle is level and fluid is cold.
2. One person start vehicle, KEEPING ONE FOOT ON BRAKE.
3. Shift transmission into drive then into neutral.
4. Second person check fluid right away.
5. Fluid level should be at lower full mark.
OVERFILLING WILL CAUSE FLUID TO LEAK OUT VENT TUBE