Section 2011 (Automatic Transmission - (Hybrid)): Installation: Transaxle

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Heavy Duty Floor Crane	014-00071 or equivalent
	Spreader Bar	303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
	Powertrain Lift	014-00765
	Universal Adapter Brackets	014-0001
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine		303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent

All vehicles 

CAUTION: The damper contains a clutch which designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft or input shaft splines.

Should the damper become contaminated it must be replaced.

NOTE: Due to packaging requirements, the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.
1. Install the transaxle damper.
   • Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Transaxle Damper Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: When positioning the engine to the transaxle, care must be taken to maintain alignment of the damper spline with the transaxle input shaft.
NOTE: Transaxle removed from view for clarity.
2. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 6 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Position the wiring harness in place and install the wiring harness fasteners on the transaxle stud bolts.
Fig 3: Wiring Harness Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Connect the high voltage wiring harness electrical connector.
Fig 4: High Voltage Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
CAUTION: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the lift table.
6. Using the special tools, secure the engine to the lift table.
Fig 5: Securing Engine To Lift Table Using Special Tool (014-0001, 014-00765)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
8. Install the rear transaxle mount.
   • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Rear Transaxle Mount & Fasteners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Install the rear transaxle mount bracket.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Rear Transaxle Mount Brace & Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Install the RH transaxle mount bracket.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Right Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
11. Install the RH transaxle mount bracket nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 9: Right Transaxle Mount Bracket Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
12. Install the engine mount bracket.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
13. Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 11: Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
14. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 12: Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
15. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
16. Install the engine support crossmember nut and bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 14: Engine Support Crossmember & Fasteners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
17. Position the roll restrictor bracket on the transaxle and install the rear roll restrictor bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 15: Rear Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
18. Install the front roll restrictor bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 16: Front Roll Restrictor Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
19. Install the A/C compressor.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 17: A/C Compressor Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
20. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
Fig 18: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
21. Install the motor electronics coolant pump and the ground strap.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 19: Motor Electronics Coolant Pump & Ground Strap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
22. Install the wiring harness fasteners, the ground cable and nut.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 20: Ground Cable
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
23. Connect the transaxle coolant hoses.
Fig 21: Transaxle Coolant Hoses
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
24. Connect the motor electronics coolant temperature sensor electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
Fig 22: Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
25. Install the selector lever cable in the retainer.
Fig 23: Selector Lever Cable At Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
26. Connect the transaxle control cable.
    • Install the transaxle control cable bracket and the 2 nuts finger tight.
    • Attach the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Fig 24: Selector Lever Cable Bracket Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
27. Position the control lever between the 2 casting ribs on the transaxle case.
Fig 25: Selector Lever Between 2 Ribs On Transaxle Case
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
28. Place the selector lever in the D position.
29. Tighten the transaxle control cable bracket nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
30. To verify the correct cable adjustment, observe the control lever on the transaxle while an assistant shifts the selector lever to each range position ending in the D position.
31. Install the transaxle control splash shield.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Fig 26: Transaxle Control Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
32. Connect the steering gear electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
Fig 27: Steering Gear Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
33. Install the motor auxiliary coolant pump and connect the electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 28: Auxiliary Coolant Pump Electrical Connector & Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Parts removed from view for clarity.
34. If equipped, install the block heater wiring harness.
    • Route the harness through the radiator support.
    • Attach the 3 harness retainer clips.
Fig 29: Block Heater Wiring Harness
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
35. Position the DC-to-DC converter in place and install the 3 nuts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Fig 30: DC-To-DC Converter & Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
36. Connect the DC-to-DC converter electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
Fig 31: DC-To-DC Converter Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
37. Connect the 2 low voltage electrical connectors and the engine harness-to-body harness retainer.
Fig 32: Low Voltage Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
38. Connect the transaxle harness electrical connector and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 33: Transaxle Harness Electrical Connector & Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
39. Install the selector lever cable fasteners on the transaxle stud bolts.
Fig 34: Selector Lever Cable Fasteners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
40. Connect the engine control harness electrical connector and the pin-type retainer.
Fig 35: Engine Control Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
41. Connect the engine control harness.
    • Engage the powertrain control module (PCM) connector.
    • Install the harness retaining nut.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Fig 36: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector & Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
42. Connect the upper radiator and coolant vent hoses.
Fig 37: Upper Radiator & Coolant Vent Hoses
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
43. Attach the heater hose retaining clip to the transaxle mount stud.
Fig 38: Heater Hose Retaining Clip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
44. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
Fig 39: Locating Heater Hoses
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4WD vehicles 

45. Position the transfer case in place and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Fig 40: Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
46. Connect the transfer case vent hose.
Fig 41: Transfer Case Vent Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
47. Position the transfer case-to-engine support bracket and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 42: Transfer Case-To-Engine Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
48. Install the transfer case heat shield and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Fig 43: Transfer Case Heat Shield & Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
49. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.

All vehicles 

50. Install the lateral support crossmember and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 44: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
51. Install the front drive intermediate halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
52. Install the LH front drive halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
53. Install the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.
54. Install the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
55. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 2.3L HYBRID article.
56. Install the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - HYBRID article.
57. Enable the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer toHIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY article.
58. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
59. Reset the passive anti-theft system (PATS). For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PATS article or ANTI-THEFT - PATS - HYBRID article.
60. Check and fill the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill.
61. Fill and bleed the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID article.
62. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.