Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1246
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Support Bar, Engine 303-F072

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and/or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
5. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
   Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End

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6. Remove the 2 bolts and the nut for the selector lever cable bracket and position the cable and bracket aside.
   Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket With Bolts & Nut

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7. Disconnect the wire harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
   Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector

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8. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners from the torque converter housing stud bolt and the starter motor.
   Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Fasteners From Torque Converter Housing Stud Bolt & Starter Motor

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9. Remove the 2 ground strap bolts and position aside the ground straps.
   Fig 5: Locating Ground Strap Bolts

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10. Remove the 4 upper torque converter housing bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Upper Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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11. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Lift Eye

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12. Install the Engine Support Bar and Engine Spreader Bar to support the engine.
    Fig 8: Installing Engine Support Bar & Engine Spreader Bar

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13. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt

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14. Using the Engine Support Bar, lower the transaxle and remove the 2 transaxle support insulator bracket nuts, the bolt and the bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Nuts

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15. Remove the subframe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Front).
16. If a transaxle exchange or overhaul is required, the transmission fluid must be drained.
    • Remove the transmission drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Drain Plug

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17. If removed, install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 12: Locating Transmission Drain Plug

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18. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

19. Remove the PTU  . For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 

20. Remove the RH intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .

    All vehicles 

21. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    Fig 13: Locating Inspection Cover & Fasteners

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22. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 14: Locating Torque Converter Nuts

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23. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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24. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
25. Remove the 7 torque converter housing bolts and remove the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Locating Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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26. If installing a new transaxle, the transmission fluid cooler will need to be backflushed and cleaned. Carry out transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .