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  1. Mount the transmission case into a suitable stand.
  2. If installing a new case, install the transmission fluid cooler case fittings. Coat the threads with threadlock sealant.
  3. If removed, use the special tool to install the short fluid inlet tube.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Inlet Tube
    GF0006984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If removed, use the special tool to install a new Teflon® seal retainer.
    • Install 2 new Teflon® seals.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Teflon(R) Seals With Special Tools
    GF0006985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Coat the reverse clutch piston seals with petroleum jelly.
  5. Install the reverse clutch piston in the case until it is fully seated in the case.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Seals
    G03889329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the reverse clutch return spring assembly.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Return Spring
    G03889328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Do not over compress the return spring or damage to the spring will occur.
  7. Using the special tools, install the reverse clutch return spring snap ring.
    8. Fig 5: Installing Reverse Clutch Return Spring Snap Ring
    GF0006884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The use of petroleum jelly will hold the No. 17 thrust bearing or washer in place during assembly.
  8. For vehicles equipped with a slip yoke, install the No. 17 park gear thrust bearing. For vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke, install the No. 17 park gear thrust washer.
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Park Gear Thrust Washer
    G03889325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Be careful when installing the output shaft not to damage the seals or a transmission leak could occur.
  9. Install the output shaft.
    10. Fig 7: Identifying Output Shaft
    G03889324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The Torx® screw has a threadlocking compound. If the screw is removed, it must be discarded and a new screw installed.
  10. If removed, install the parking pawl abutment with a new Torx® screw.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 8: Locating Parking Pawl Abutment
    GF0006986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the parking pawl.
    • Install the parking pawl shaft.
    • Install the parking pawl.
    • Install the parking pawl return spring.
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Parking Pawl Return Spring And Parking Pawl Shaft
    GF0006987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the dimple on the parking guide support plate is facing inward.
  12. Install the parking rod guide plate.
    • Install the parking rod guide plate.
    • Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 10: Identifying Parking Rod Guide Plate And Bolts
    GF0006988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install a new orifice lube plug in the rear of the case. Using a 12-mm socket, tap the orifice lube plug into the back of the transmission. Check to make sure that the orifice lube plug is fully seated into the back of the transmission.
    14. Fig 11: Installing Orifice Lube Plug In Rear Of Case
    GF0006989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install a new extension housing gasket.
    15. Fig 12: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
    G03889106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the extension housing.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 13: Locating Transmission Extension Housing Bolts
    G03889104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the special tool, install a new manual control lever seal.
    17. Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal Using Special Tool
    GF0006990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the transmission range (TR) position sensor, park rod assembly and loosely install the bolts.
    18. Fig 15: Identifying Manual Control Lever And Park Rod Assembly
    G03889337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the manual control lever.
    19. Fig 16: View Of Manual Control Lever
    G03889336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the roll pin into the case.
    20. Fig 17: Installing Roll Pin Into Case
    GF0006991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install a new roll pin. Leave 2 mm (0.08 in) of the pin exposed.
    21. Fig 18: Identifying Manual Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G03889334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Tighten the TR position sensor bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    22. Fig 19: Identifying Manual Control Lever And Park Rod Assembly
    G03889337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Install the No. 16 bearing and race.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Low Reverse Thrust Bearing
    G03889316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the ring gear, hub and the No. 15 hub bearing.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Ring Gear, Hub And No. 15 Hub Bearing
    GF0006993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the reverse carrier and hub assembly.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Reverse Carrier
    GF0006994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the low/reverse clutch plates.
    • Start with a steel plate on the bottom, followed by a friction plate.
    • Alternately stack the remaining steel and friction plates.
    • Add the pressure plate (low/reverse one-way clutch) on the last friction plate, with THIS SIDE UP facing upward.
    5. Fig 4: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Plates
    GF0006995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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