They dont remove the pan typically. However, things can work their way loose.

Have any junkyards near you? Thatd be best for a direct fit replacement.

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Crawl under there and unscrew one, then head on over to the local nut and bolt house and pick up a few.....I highly recommend using a torque wrench when tightening those trans pan bolts.

 

Just get them tight. Don't overtighten it, just make sure it's snug.

 

M6 x 1.25 x 15 mm long, flanged head bolt. A regular bolt and washer will work too.
When I worked on a friends Taurus over a year ago it was missing a pan bolt, so this isn't an unheard situation.

 

Big plus on not over tightening. If you are not comfortable with 'feel' when it comes to 'snug' then Gaskicker's torque wrench recommendation is good way to go

 

Going forward, when ever I am at the salvage yard I keep all the bolts when I pull something off. They are usually in good condition in side the car. Ford uses m6 all over. I sorted my tackle box with nothing but m6 fasteners.

Example: the rock guard had 3 that were really corroded. Easily replaced with 3 newer from an ODB2 bracket.

Keep your spare hardware organized.



I like to use a similar star pattern when tightening these pan bolts. Like wheel lugs. I bolt it up, leaving a thread or two left for each one. Then tighten with spanner handle skip 3, tighten with spanner. Etc.

A spanner is what my tool kit calls a screw driver with a 1/4 " socket drive.

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1/4" drive ratchet will keep you from over snugging. Only need something like 10 ft/lbs.

 

106 in-lbs to be exact, lol. Oem bolts are M6 x 1mm pitch (fine thread). I've replaced stripped pan bolt holes with 1/4-28 bolts.

 

I have done that also. Works fine. Just need a tap.

I am not here often as I have to use someone's computer.

My IPO is blocked for here.

Happy motoring.

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M6 bolts with 10mm wrench heads

1. Missing bolts usually indicate the the corresponding transmission thread is stripped. Time to install some threaded inserts.
2. The pan probably was dropped to replace the filter at some point. An impact gun strips these bolts almost instantly.
3. I replaced the standard M6x10x15 bolts with these oversized head 10mm vs 8mm from Belmetric:
https://www.belmetric.com/bf6x16-fl...m/bf6x16-flange-bolt-109-p-394.html?zenid=ukhmdmfgik748gp34rguk9ljb0&cPath=2_67

Gives a much better seal.

 

Or go and get the proper helicoil kit for a perminant fix. I had to do that to 2 of my pan bolts as well because of whoever serviced the trans before stripped them out.

 

^+1. Helicoil, the proper fix.

 

Hey all, thanks for all the great advice...I went to 4 stores looking for the M6 x 1.25...but since nobody had it I figured it might be off...so thanks for the update, sheila...I'll look for the M6 x 1.0...or some of the suggested alternatives if I find that it is stripped out.

 

I called two separate dealers in my area. Both confirmed the size is M6 x 1.0 - 18mm long flange head, hex drive. Same for both AX4S and AX4N.

Pack of 20 is available with part number: N811-076s437


If you go to your local auto parts store, and they probably don't carry a flange head. Pickup a pack of washers too.
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I called two separate dealers in my area. Both confirmed the size is M6 x 1.0 - 18mm long flange head, hex drive. Same for both AX4S and AX4N.

Pack of 20 is available with part number: N811-076s437


If you go you yoir local parts store a, they probably don't carry a flange head. Pickup a pack of washers too.
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Nice assist. And it's not even wiring related!

 

I picked up a couple flange head M6 x 1 x 15 from Ace Hardware, $0.50/each.
They also had 20s, but don't want to chance bottoming out the bolt.

I remember Autozone had a selection of packages with flange head bolts so they probably had something that would have worked. And the local Pep Boys had boxes labeled for them but they were out. I couldn't find flange head types at Home Depot.

 

@Jag1959 - I'm a bit of a threaded fastener Nerd too. I have an 18-slot organizer just for M6. I am looking to build a thread checker for my work shop.

Your best bet is a Fastenal dealer. It's literally a screw store for businesses. They are generally open to the public. Like greybar or grainger supply. Their prices are based on contracts.

Most sell screws in bags of 100. If your lucky, you find that will sell you "loosies" . To bad they close at 5pm.

But I think I will start pulling TX pan bolts the next time I'm at U-Pull, just in case

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http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/98-...ommon-problems-how-articles/176149-gen-4-trans-pan-drop-filter-change-ax4n.html

8 ft-lb or 96 in-lb according to this write up (which I used)

 

Chart, nice to hear from you again!