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'99 Mercury Sable - tranny drain plug?? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting nards01 New User Sep 2, 2008, 6:48 PM Post #1 of 5 (2011 views) '99 Mercury Sable - tranny drain plug?? Sign In I would like to change the tranny fluid on my Sable but I can't find the drain plug. Where is it located on this vehicle?? Any help would be greatly appreciated - thanks. way2old Veteran / Moderator Sep 2, 2008, 7:07 PM Post #2 of 5 (2008 views) Re: '99 Mercury Sable - tranny drain plug?? Sign In There is no drain plug. You need to remove the transmission pan. So be sure you have a large pan to catch all the fluid. Good luck. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds nards01 New User Sep 2, 2008, 7:16 PM Post #3 of 5 (2007 views) Re: '99 Mercury Sable - tranny drain plug?? Sign In Sounds like a challenge. Are there any tricks to doing this other than just removing the pans screws and letting it "leak" out?? I assume there is a gasket on the pan - should that be changed or is it OK to just put the old one back on? BTW your expertise is really appreciated. dmac0923 Enthusiast Sep 2, 2008, 7:27 PM Post #4 of 5 (2005 views) Re: '99 Mercury Sable - tranny drain plug?? Sign In you have to prepare your mind and garage for a very messy job. i have found a way for me that seems to work to help control the mass dumping of tranny fluid. i crack loose all the pan bolts then only remove half of them so the pan can just hang slightly off the transmission. then use i turkey baster suck out the fluid.........its a little time consuming but its better then taking a bath in it. i would take the time to replace the gasket if available (some have reusable gaskets depends on the app) you would hate to have do this twice for a leaky gasket. __________________________________________________ 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Ford Ranger 2004 Toyota Corolla 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Jeff Norfolk Enthusiast Sep 2, 2008, 7:34 PM Post #5 of 5 (2004 views) Re: '99 Mercury Sable - tranny drain plug?? Sign In Ok here is how I do it. Remove all the screws except for the four corner screws. Then loosen two screws on one end of the pan, but don't take them all the way out. About half way. Fluid should start to leak out at this point. After the fluid slow or stops, loosen the other two bolts that you have not touched yet on the other end of the pan. Only loosen them a couple of turns. More fluid should come out. Now remove one of the screws that you have half way out. More fluid. Now the other screw that is half way out. More fluid. Now pull the pan down a bit with the other two crews still in. It may be nesissary to loosen the other two screws at this point to give enough room to pull down pan. Now hold the pan with one hand and remove remaining two screws. You will need to replace the gasket unless it is a reusable type. The reusable type will have metal inserts in the screw holes. Jeff   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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