How to drain some transmission fluid

[tjrtmaster]

I had the transmission fluid replaced at a shop and they filled it too much. What is the best way to drain some of the transmission fluid so I can get it to the proper level? I have a 96 Explorer 4.0L 2WD.
Thanks.

 

[foundrykid]

just take one of the lines off the radiator, stick the end of the hose in an empty bottle, and start the engine, run it for about 5 seconds, shut it off, replace the hose, restart the engine and check the fluid level. Repeat until proper level.

 

[tjrtmaster]

Easy enough. thanks

 

[Electrohacker]

if you keep the fluid in a clean container you can dump some back in if you take too much out

 

[03silversvt]

im gettin ready to flush my radiator. Which line is the feed and which is the return.

 

[mikepier]

Just an FYI, there is suppose to be a vent tube for the tranny ( at least on my 99 there is), and when I put to much fluid in during a flush last year, it just drained out of the vent tube the next day or two, so I wouldn't be too concerned. I find reading the dipstick for the ATF can be misleading.
If you haven't seen any ATF being discharged from the vent tube, it probably means your ok.