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Section 2549 (Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 4R70E/4R75E): Installation: Transmission

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Material

Item Specification
MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLV		 MERCON® LV
  1. Position and secure the transmission on a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors and install the wire harness on the transmission.
    1. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    3. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
      • Connect the wire harness retainers.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connectors
    G03882612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.
    2. Connect the transmission solenoid body electrical connector.
    4. Fig 2: Catalyst Monitor Connector Retainer & Transmission Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
    GF0014095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Raise and position the transmission to the vehicle.
    • Align the balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.
  5. Install the transmission retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 3: Transmission Retaining Bolts
    GF0014094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 4: Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut
    GF0003548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the rubber access plug.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Rubber Access Plug
    GF0003547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission inspection cover.
    1. Position the transmission inspection cover.
    2. Install the 2 bolts.
      • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    3. Install the bolt for the separator plate.
      • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 6: Transmission Inspection Cover & Bolts
    GF0014098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission fluid filler tube.
    10. Fig 7: Fluid Filler Tube
    GF0014099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission fluid filler tube bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 8: Transmission Filler Tube Bolt
    GF0014044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rear transmission insulator.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 9: Rear Transmission Insulator Bolts
    GF0013675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the LH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    13. Fig 10: LH Side Crossmember
    GF0014081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    14. Fig 11: RH Side Crossmember
    GF0014082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 12: LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 13: RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the parking cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    17. Fig 14: Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0014054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 15: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    GF0013674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  19. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    • Tighten 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
    20. Fig 16: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube(s)
    GF0003752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
    21. Fig 17: Cooler Line Bracket
    GF0014092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the transmission harness connectors to the filler tube bracket.
    22. Fig 18: Wire Harness Connectors
    GF0014093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the ground wire.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    23. Fig 19: Ground Wire
    GF0014088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the starter and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    24. Fig 20: Starter Bolts
    GF0014091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the electrical connectors on the starter.
    1. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    25. Fig 21: Starter Electrical Connectors
    GF0014100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the starter motor electrical connector cap.
    26. Fig 22: Starter Electrical Connector Cap
    GF0014089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install a new gasket and position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    27. Fig 23: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    28. Fig 24: RH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Tighten the RH exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    29. Fig 25: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
    30. Fig 26: RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensor Connector
    GF0014047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    31. Fig 27: RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install a new gasket and position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    32. Fig 28: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    33. Fig 29: LH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Tighten the LH exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    34. Fig 30: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the LH HO2S connector.
    35. Fig 31: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    36. Fig 32: LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the selector lever cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    37. Fig 33: Selector Lever Cable Bracket At Transmission
    GF0014087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the OVERDRIVE position.
  37. Slide the transmission selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket until the tabs fully seat and connect the selector lever cable at the manual control lever.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    38. Fig 34: Selector Lever Cable At Transmission
    GF0014071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
  38. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the paint marks and the index marks made during removal and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    39. Fig 35: Positioning Driveshaft On Transmission
    GF0003502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.
  39. Install the rear driveshaft.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    40. Fig 36: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
    G04016647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Lower the vehicle.
  41. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
  42. Fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.
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