After replacing my transmission what are bolt tightening specs and how much oil to add

2002 FORD EXPEDITION
195,012 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANCHERA
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How tight my bolts have to be? once I tighten my bolts put my oil do I just start it? sorry, I'm a girl doing this by my self. I had a friend helping me but had quit on me and left me the job for me to do. help please
Sep 6, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The spec is 30 pounds on the bell housing bolts. Add at 5 quarts of transmission fluid before starting. That is if the transmission has no oil in it at all.

I attached all the torques for all the bolts for the transmission.


Roy

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Sep 6, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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