LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Audi >> 2018 >> A6 Premium Plus >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 377 (Automatic Transmission - 6R80) >> Removal >> Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) >> Removal

Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Refer to the Transmission Cooler Flushing Job Aid on the FMC Dealer website.

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .

  1. 2.

    Detach the wire routing retainers and disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector.
GFD136092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove the starter motor assembly. Refer to Starting System .

  1. 4.

    Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. Refer to Driveshaft .

  1. 5.

    NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

    Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

GFD136093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

    Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.

GFD136093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.
    NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

    Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission.

  1. 8.

    Remove the LH and RH catalytic converters. Refer to Exhaust System .

  1. 9.

    If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
GFD136043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt and position aside the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
GFD136094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

    Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

GFD136095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.
GFD136107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the electrical connector or damage to the electrical connector will occur.

    1. 1.

      Rotate the transmission electrical connector counterclockwise.

    1. 2.

      Pull the transmission electrical connector out to disconnect.

    1. 3.

      Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
GFD136108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Remove the pin-type retainers and the access cover.
GFD136099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

GFD136100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.
GFD136101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Remove the top bellhousing bolts.
GFD136102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Remove the remaining bellhousing bolts.
GFD136103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Slide the transmission back enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer and remove the transmission from the vehicle.
GFD136104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    NOTE: Failure to clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in transmission failure.

    If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning procedure. Refer to Transaxle Transmission Cooling .

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals