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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
  2. Loosen the four converter-to-manifold nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
    G03201754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Removing Transmission Components
    G03201755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT  in this section.

Item 1: Output Shaft Flange Coupler Removal Note 

    CAUTION: Index-mark (color paint) the bolts, washers, nuts and the flex coupling to the transmission flange to make sure they are installed in the same location. Components that are not assembled in their original location can cause drive shaft imbalance.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Pinion Flange Nuts And Bolts
    G03201756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Index-mark the front driveshaft pinion flange. Remove the three nuts, washers and bolts.

Item 2: Driveshaft Removal Note 

  1. Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support.
    Fig 4: Sliding Front Shaft Assembly Rearward
    G03201757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Transmission Support Screws Removal Note 

    WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  2. Remove the transmission mount and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount And Transmission
    G03201758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Transmission Range TR Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note 

  1. Remove and discard the tie strap from the digital TR sensor connector boot.
    Fig 6: Removing Tie Strap From Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot
    G03201759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Slide the rubber boot back and disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
    G03201760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 6: Transmission Range Selector Lever Eyelet Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
    G03201761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 8: Transmission Range TR Sensor Installation Note 

    CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
    Fig 9: Installing Digital TR Sensor
    G03201762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.

Item 7: Transmission Range TR Sensor Screws Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
    NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 10: Aligning Digital TR Sensor And Tightening Screws
    G03201763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.

Item 6: Transmission Range Selector Lever Eyelet Installation Note 

  1. Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
    Fig 11: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
    G03201764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Transmission Range TR Sensor Electrical Connector Installation Note 

  1. Reconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Reconnecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03201765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Slide the boot over the digital TR sensor connector and install a tie strap.
    Fig 13: Installing Tie Strap
    G03201766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Transmission Support Screws Installation Note 

  1. Install the rear support screws.
    Fig 14: Installing Rear Transmission Support Screws
    G03201767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Output Shaft Flange Coupler Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Align the index marks or a driveshaft imbalance can occur.
    Fig 15: Aligning Index Marks On Companion Flange
    G03201768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Align the index marks on the companion flange made during removal and position the driveshaft in place.
    2. CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers, and nuts in their original position or driveshaft imbalance can occur. Install the driveshaft flex coupling bolts with the head of the bolt seated against the flange, and the nuts seated against the flex coupling.
    Fig 16: Identifying Companion Flange Bolts And Nuts
    G03201769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the three nuts, washers and bolts.
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