Automatic transmission vehicles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be installed later.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

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Install the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
Install 6 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
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Install the cylinder block opening cover.

Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover
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Install the flexplate inspection cover and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
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Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
Install the transmission filler tube. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.

Install the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Tube Support Bracket Nut
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Install the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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