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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.

CAUTION: Install a new oil-to-air (OTA) cooler as part of a transmission overhaul, or when installing a remanufactured transmission due to major metallic failure, multiple clutches or clutch plate failures or sufficient component wear, which results in metallic contamination.

CAUTION: Prior to installation of a new or overhauled transmission, the fluid cooler lines must be cleaned. Otherwise transmission failure can occur.

CAUTION: Prior to installation of a new or overhauled transmission, a new transmission fluid cooler remote filter element must be installed. Otherwise transmission failure can occur.

If necessary, install a new transmission fluid cooler remote filter element. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Remote Filter in this article.

CAUTION: Prior to installation of the assembly, the torque converter pilot hub must be correctly lubricated or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Pilot Hub

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Rotate the torque converter so the green or orange paint daub on the converter is in the 12 o'clock position.
If the special tool has not been installed during the assembly of the transmission, install the special tool to hold the torque converter in place while moving and positioning the transmission in place. Once the transmission is in place, prior to bolting it to the engine, remove the special tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-346) On Transmission Assembly

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Position the transmission in place. While raising the transmission up into the engine compartment, align the fluid filler tube with the stub tube on the transmission using the fluid level indicator as a guide.
While installing the transmission to the engine, align the torque converter studs with the mounting holes in the flexplate.

Fig 3: Aligning Fluid Filler Tube With Stub Tube On Transmission

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Install the 9 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Mounting Bolts (Left Side)

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Using a suitable strap wrench to rotate the crankshaft and pulley, install the 6 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts

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Install the cylinder block opening cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Block Torque Converter Access Cover

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Install the flexplate inspection cover.
- Position the flexplate inspection cover.
- Install the bolts.
  - Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Identifying Flexplate Inspection Cover And Bolts

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If equipped with dual generators, rotate the tensioner and install the outer accessory drive belt onto the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 8: Installing Outer Accessory Drive Belt Onto Crankshaft Pulley

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Install the front transmission fluid cooler tube.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 9: Locating Front Fluid Cooler Tube

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Install the rear transmission fluid cooler tube.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 10: Locating Rear Fluid Cooler Tube

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Connect the fuel line bracket.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Line Bracket

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Connect the RH and LH wiring harness to the side of the transmission.

Fig 2: Locating RH And LH Wire Harness From Side Of Transmission

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Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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Connect the intermediate shaft and turbine shaft combination speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Turbine Shaft Combination Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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Connect the solenoid body electrical connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Fig 5: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector

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NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a power take-off (PTO) unit, all or part of the PTO unit will need to be installed.

Connect the selector lever cable.
1. Install the cable housing bracket.
  - Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
2. Install the selector lever cable to the manual lever.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Housing Bracket And Shift Cable Manual Lever

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Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.

NOTE: Use the following guidelines for the in-line transmission filter:

If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with the in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
If installing a new or a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install an in-line transmission fluid filter.

Prior to lowering the vehicle, install a new in-line transmission filter or a filter kit.
Adjust the shift linkage. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article.
With the 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 pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the hot range cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
For vehicles equipped with a PTO assembly, prior to installing the transmission, the PTO assembly must be flushed and cleaned to remove any foreign material. Failure to remove foreign material from the PTO assembly may result in subsequent transmission concerns.