Installation (Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mark VII, Mustang 5.0L, Thunderbird & Town Car)
- To install transmission, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque converter is fully seated in pump. Lubricate torque converter pilot with chassis grease.
- Align Orange balancing marks (if present) on torque converter and flexplate. Align torque converter drive studs and drain plug with holes in flexplate.
- Adjust manual and downshift linkage. Fill transmission to proper level with ATF. See AUTO TRANS SERVICING article. If any shift rods are disassembled, install new plastic grommets.