Transmission - Gasoline Engines: Installation

All vehicles 

CAUTION: Prior to installation of a new or overhauled transmission, a new transmission fluid cooler remote filter element must be installed. Otherwise transmission failure can occur.
1. If necessary, install a new transmission fluid cooler remote filter element. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REMOTE FILTER .
CAUTION: Prior to installation of the assembly, the torque converter pilot hub must be correctly lubricated or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.
Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Pilot Hub
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2. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
3. Rotate the torque converter so the green or orange paint daub on the converter is in the 12 o'clock position.
4. If the special tool has not been installed during the assembly of the transmission, install the special tool to hold the torque converter in place while moving and positioning the transmission in place. Once the transmission is in place, prior to bolting it to the engine, remove the special tool.
   Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-346) On Transmission Assembly

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5. Position the transmission in place. While raising the transmission up into the engine compartment, align the fluid filler tube with the stub tube on the transmission using the fluid level indicator as a guide.

   While installing the transmission to the engine, align the torque converter studs with the mounting holes in the flexplate.

   Fig 3: Aligning Fluid Filler Tube With Stub Tube On Transmission

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6. Install the 9 transmission-to-engine bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
     Fig 4: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Mounting Bolts (Left Side)

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7. Using a suitable strap wrench to rotate the crankshaft and pulley, install the 4 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
     Fig 5: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts

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8. Install the cylinder block opening cover.
   Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Block Torque Converter Access Cover

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9. Install the flexplate inspection cover.
   1. Position the flexplate inspection cover.
   2. Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
        Fig 7: Identifying Flexplate Inspection Cover And Bolts

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10. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
11. If equipped with dual generators, rotate the tensioner and install the outer accessory drive belt onto the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 8: Locating Special Tools

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12. Install the front transmission fluid cooler tube.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Front Fluid Cooler Tube

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13. Install the rear transmission fluid cooler tube.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Rear Fluid Cooler Tube

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Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles 

14. Support the extension housing with a jackstand and remove the transmission jack.

Rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles 

15. Install the transmission mount bolts.
    • Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Locating Rear Transmission Mount Bolts At Extension Housing

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16. Position the crossmember to the transmission mount and loosely install the nut.
    Fig 12: Locating Crossmember To Transmission Mount Nut

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17. Install the LH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
      Fig 13: Locating LH Crossmember Bolts

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18. Install the RH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Identifying RH Crossmember Bolts And Nuts

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19. Install the bracket and loosely install the bolts.
    1. Install the bracket.
    2. Loosely install the bolts.
       Fig 15: Identifying Bracket And Bolts

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20. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Locating RH Crossmember Bolts

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21. Tighten the rear insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
      Fig 17: Identifying Transmission Support Insulator Nuts

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All vehicles 

22. Connect the fuel line bracket.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 18: Locating Fuel Line Bracket

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Fig 19: Locating RH And LH Wire Harness From Side Of Transmission
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23. Connect the RH and LH wiring harness to the side of the transmission.
24. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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25. Connect the intermediate shaft and turbine shaft combination speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Turbine Shaft Combination Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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26. Connect the solenoid body electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 22: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector

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NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a power take-off (PTO) unit, all or part of the PTO unit will need to be installed.
27. Connect the shift cable.
    1. Install the cable housing bracket.
       • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    2. Install the shift cable to the manual lever.
       Fig 23: Identifying Cable Housing Bracket And Shift Cable Manual Lever

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RWD vehicles 

28. Reconnect the wire harness to the frame.
    Fig 24: Locating Wire Harness At Rear Of Crossmember

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29. Install the exhaust pipe between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust flange. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

4WD vehicles 

30. If equipped, install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
31. Install the exhaust pipe between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust flange. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

RWD vehicles 

32. Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

All vehicles 

33. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE: Use the following guidelines for the in-line transmission filter:
• If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
• If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with the in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
• If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
• If installing a new or a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied.
34. Prior to lowering the vehicle, install a new in-line transmission filter or a filter kit.
35. Adjust the shift linkage. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
36. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
37. For vehicles equipped with a PTO assembly, prior to installing the transmission, the PTO assembly must be flushed and cleaned to remove any foreign material. Failure to remove foreign material from the PTO assembly may result in subsequent transmission concerns.