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Transmission - 4x2

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SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART

G03889235
 Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they can experience slightly different upshifts either (soft or firm) and that this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the fan shroud bolts. Do not remove the fan shroud.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  4. If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug when finished.
  5. Remove the 2 RH heat shield bolts and position the shield aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Bolts And Position Shield Aside
    G03948756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 2: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03947157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    7. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 3: Identifying Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03947158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the 2 catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the RH heat shield bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing RH Heat Shield Bolts
    G03947159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the RH heat shield bolt and remove the heat shield.
    Fig 5: Removing RH Heat Shield Bolt
    G03947160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the LH heat shield bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating LH Heat Shield Bolt
    G03947161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 nuts and the plastic shield on the right side of the crossmember near the fuel tank.
    Fig 7: Locating Plastic Shield On Right Side Of Crossmember Near Fuel Tank
    G03948762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
    Fig 8: Removing Upper Crossmember Bolts (2 On Each Side)
    G03947163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 4 upper crossmember bolts (2 on each side).
  13. Remove the bolts, springs, flag nuts and separate the muffler from the converter.
    • Discard the gasket.
    • Discard the flag nuts.
      Fig 9: Removing Bolts, Springs, Flag Nuts And Separate Muffler From Converter
      G03947851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 10: Locating Catalytic Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
    G03946966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 4 converter-to-manifold nuts. Remove the jackstand and lower the converter assembly with the heat shield.
    15. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  15. Install a suitable jack under the transmission.
  16. Remove the RH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 11: Locating RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G03947164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 12: Removing LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G03948767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 bolts on the bracket and position aside.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolts On Bracket And Position Aside
    G03947512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the transmission support insulator nuts and remove the crossmember.
    Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Support Insulator Nuts
    G03947166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. NOTE: This step may require an assistant.
  20. Remove the transmission mounted exhaust hanger and the 3-way converter assembly.
    1. Remove the bolt and 3-way system.
    2. If required, remove the other bolt and the mount.
      Fig 15: Removing Bolt And 3-Way System
      G03949239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the shift cable and bracket and position out of PARK.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
    2. Position the manual lever out of PARK.
    3. Remove the bolts and the shift cable and bracket and position aside.
      Fig 16: Removing Bolts And Shift Cable And Bracket And Position Aside
      G03948771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the rear driveshaft pinion flange bolts.
    1. Index-mark the location of the rear flange and pinion flange.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts.
      Fig 17: Removing Rear Driveshaft Pinion Flange Bolts
      G03948772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: Do not use a hammer.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange
    G03878446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange, using a pry bar.
  24. Index-mark the driveshaft and the extension housing. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
    Fig 19: Identifying Index-Mark On Driveshaft And Transmission Extension Housing
    G03883301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    25. 4.6L engine 

  25. Remove the electrical connector cover.
    Fig 20: Removing Electrical Connector Cover
    G03949222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the starter wire and positive battery cable.
    Fig 21: Removing Starter Wire And Positive Battery Cable
    G03985586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.
    Fig 22: Removing Starter Motor Bolts And Starter
    G03985585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the flexplate cover.
    Fig 23: Removing Flexplate Cover
    G03948778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the access cover.
    Fig 24: Removing Access Cover
    G03947881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. NOTE: Make an identifying mark on the nut, stud and flexplate to allow for correct installation.
    Fig 25: Removing Torque Converter Nuts
    G03947882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the 4 torque converter nuts.

    31. 4.0L engine 

  31. Remove the starter and position aside.
    Fig 26: Removing Starter And Position Aside
    G03949226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 27: Removing Torque Converter Nuts
    G03948782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the lower transmission retaining bolts.
    Fig 28: Removing Lower Transmission Retaining Bolts
    G03949227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    34. All Vehicles 

  34. Lower the transmission to gain access to the sensor connectors and the transmission bolts.
  35. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor connector and the fuel lines from the bracket.
    Fig 29: Locating Fuel Lines And RH Catalyst Monitor Connector Bracket
    G03947872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor from the transmission.
    Fig 30: Disconnecting RH Heated Oxygen Sensor From Transmission
    G03948785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor and the harness clip from the transmission.
    Fig 31: Identifying Wire Harness Retainers
    G03948290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor connector from the transmission.
    Fig 32: Identifying LH Catalyst Monitor Connector Retainer At Transmission
    G03947871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.
    Fig 33: Moving Rubber Boot Back To Gain Access To Connector
    G03947188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector.
    Fig 34: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03947189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor, output shaft speed (OSS) sensor and intermediate shaft speed (ISS) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 35: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G03947190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    42. NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
    Fig 36: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
    G03947191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the screw from the solenoid body connector and disconnect the connector.
  43. Disconnect the harness retainers.
    Fig 37: Disconnecting Harness Retainers
    G03948792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    44. CAUTION: Do not damage the cooler tubes.
    Fig 38: Locating Transmission Cooler Tubes
    G03947193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.

    45. 4.6L engine 

  45. Remove the front crossmember.
    Fig 39: Removing Front Crossmember
    G03949267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the 7 engine-to-transmission retaining bolts.
    Fig 40: Locating Engine-To-Transmission Retaining Bolts
    G03947199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    47. 4.0L engine 

  47. Remove the 6 engine-to-transmission retaining bolts and position the fuel line bracket aside.
    Fig 41: Removing Engine-To-Transmission Retaining Bolts And Position Fuel Line Bracket Aside
    G03949224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    48. All vehicles 

  48. Lower the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
  49. Install the special tool.
    Fig 42: Installing Special Tool
    G03948797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning if the transmission is being overhauled or installing a new or remanufactured transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
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