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Park System: Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Using petroleum jelly to hold the bearing or bushing in place, install the output shaft bearing for slip yoke models and the bushing for fixed yoke models.
    Fig 1: Locating Output Shaft Bearing For Slip Yoke
    G04649722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Be careful when installing the output shaft not to damage the seals.
    Fig 2: Identifying Park Gear And Output Shaft
    G03889164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If the output shaft was removed, install the output shaft and park gear assembly.
  3. Install the park pawl shaft.
    1. Install the park pawl shaft.
    2. Install the park pawl.
    3. Install the park pawl return spring.
      Fig 3: Locating Park Pawl Shaft
      G04649724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the parking rod guide plate and bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Parking Rod Guide Plate And Bolts
      G03889161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a new extension housing gasket.
    Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
    G03889106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the extension housing and the 9 bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Transmission Extension Housing Bolts
      G03889104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke 

  7. Using the special tool, install a new output shaft retaining nut.
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Identifying Output Shaft With Special Tool
      G04649634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All vehicles 

  8. Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03889074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Lower the transmission onto the rear insulator and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission Bolts
      G04649730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. Vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke 

  10. Install the output shaft flange and a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Output Shaft Flange Bolt
      G04649731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. RWD vehicles 

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

    12. 4WD vehicles 

  12. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .

    13. All vehicles 

  13. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
    14. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  14. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, 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 hot range cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
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