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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  3. Loosen the 4 converter-to-manifold nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Loosening Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
    G03997249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  5. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  6. Remove the transmission mount crossmember and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember Mounting Screws
    G03997252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the tie strap from the digital TR sensor connector boot.
    Fig 3: Removing Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot Tie Strap
    G03997346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Slide the rubber boot back and disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
    Fig 4: Sliding Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot Rubber Boot Back
    G03997347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Shift Cable At Manual Control Lever
    G03985103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the screws the digital TR screws and remove the digital TR sensor.
    • To install, alternately tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Removing Digital TR Sensor Screws
    G03985101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
    NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position when installing the digital TR.
    Fig 7: Aligning Digital TR Sensor
    G03985102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  14. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .