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Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD): Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
    3. NOTE: If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
  3. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    GF0003474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. After the transmission fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan and drain the remaining transmission fluid from the transmission fluid pan.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to torque the transmission fluid pan bolts in this step.
  5. Install the transmission fluid pan.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Mark the driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Driveshaft Flange And Rear Axle Pinion Flange
    GF0003498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 4 bolts.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
    G03888575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the driveshaft.
    9. Fig 6: Locating Driveshaft
    G03888576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the fuel line bracket from the extension bolt.
    10. Fig 7: Locating Fuel Line Bracket Extension Bolt
    GF0003542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
    11. Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0003475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
    12. Fig 9: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector
    GF0003543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the HO2S connector from the selector lever cable bracket.
    13. Fig 10: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector
    GF0003544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the selector lever cable bracket from the transmission.
    14. Fig 11: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0003545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
    15. Fig 12: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover
    GF0003546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the rubber access plug.
    16. Fig 13: Locating Rubber Access Plug
    GF0003547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove and discard the 4 flexplate-to-torque converter nuts.
    17. Fig 14: Locating 4 Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Nuts
    GF0003548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the plastic starter motor electrical connector cap.
    18. Fig 15: Locating Plastic Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cap
    GF0003549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the starter motor electrical connectors and the ground wire.
    19. Fig 16: Locating Starter Motor Electrical Connectors And Ground Wire
    GF0003550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 3 bolts and the starter motor.
    20. Fig 17: Locating Bolts And Starter Motor
    GF0003551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes and position them aside.
    21. Fig 18: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G03930210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolt from the RH cylinder head for the transmission filler tube and position the filler tube aside.
    22. Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Filler Tube Retaining Bolt
    G03964058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 2 bolts for the exhaust hanger.
    23. Fig 20: Locating Bolts For Exhaust Hanger
    G03929806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the RH exhaust shield bolt.
    24. Fig 21: Locating RH Exhaust Shield Bolt
    G03929683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the LH exhaust shield bolt.
    25. Fig 22: Identifying LH Exhaust Shield Bolt
    G03964377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure that the transmission is securely fastened to a suitable transmission jack.
  25. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transmission.
  26. Remove the insulator nuts.
    27. Fig 23: Locating Insulator Nuts
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the rear transmission retainer bolts and remove the crossmember.
    28. Fig 24: Locating Crossmember And Rear Transmission Retainer Bolts
    G03964347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the insulator bolts and the insulator.
    29. Fig 25: Locating Rear Transmission Support Bolts
    GF0003552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the wire harness from the transmission.
    • Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    30. Fig 26: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connectors
    G03882612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the solenoid body assembly electrical connector.
    31. Fig 27: Locating Solenoid Body Assembly Electrical Connector
    GF0003553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the transmission fluid has not been drained, position a drain pan and install a suitable plug into the transmission.
    NOTE: Note the length and the location of the bolts during removal.
  31. Remove the 7 transmission-to-engine bolts.
    32. Fig 28: Locating 7 Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0003554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Secure the torque converter in the transmission during removal or installation. The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  32. Leaving the transmission in a horizontal position, slide it back far enough to install the special tool. Install the special tool.
    33. Fig 29: Holding Converter In Housing Using Special Tool
    G03964338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To remove the transmission from the vehicle, it will be necessary to put the transmission into a nose-down position to clear, and not damage, the flexplate and the exhaust system.
    NOTE: Make sure that the special tool is in place and the transmission is securely fastened to a suitable transmission jack before tilting the transmission.
  33. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.
    34. Fig 30: Identifying Special Tool In Place On The Transmission
    GF0003555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new transmission, carry out transmission backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning  in this article.
  35. Remove the special tool.
    36. Fig 31: Holding Converter In Housing Using Special Tool
    G03964338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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