50
th
Anniversary
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
Official Owners Manual
Techline 1-800-367-3788
Page 24
7. TRANSMISSION
Your 50
th
Anniversary Cobra Jet is equipped with a T4 3-speed manually shifted reverse
pattern valve body automatic transmission, supplied by Joel’s on Joy. The transmission
is shifted using a Precision Performance Products shifter.
7.1 Maintenance
Change transmission fluid and filter every 50 runs.
To change the fluid and clean the filter:
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Drain transmission fluid out of drain plug
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Remove the transmission pan
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R
emove filter, replace with new
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Reinstall the transmission pan with a new gasket. Torque pan bolts to 130 in-lb
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Reinstall and torque drain plug to 115 in-lb
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Fill transmission with 4 qts of fluid, through the dipstick hole
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Check the fluid level and keep filling until the fluid reaches the fill line on the
dipstick.
The only oil recommended for your transmission is XT-10-QLVC Motorcraft Mercon LV.
The recommended filter is SPX A34010B. The filter and pan gasket are available from
Joel’s on Joy. For an oil change, approximately 4-6 quarts of oil is needed. A dry fill is
approx. 10-11 quarts.
If the vehicle is campaigned on a regular basis, the transmission should be torn down by
a professional racing transmission rebuilder (Joel’s on Joy, (248) 446-6024) once per
year.
ATTENTION!
Chassis dynamometer testing of your Ford Mustang
Cobra Jet with this transmission is not recommended,
and may result in damage to your drivetrain.