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Section 814 (Automatic Transmission - 4R70W, 4R75W): Removal: Transmission: Removal

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    All applications 

  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES for E-series, or BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES -- F150 PICKUP .
  2. Remove the air cleaner air intake duct assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING for E-series, or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & FILTERING SYSTEM -- F150 PICKUP .
  3. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    G03888668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION for E-series, or INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION -- F150 PICKUP .

    5. 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines 

    NOTE: Also refer to Fig 2 and Fig 3.
  5. Remove the fluid filler tube.
    • Remove the bolt.
      Fig 2: Removing Fluid Filler Tube
      G03888669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. All applications 

  6. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors
    G03888670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines 

  7. Remove the torque converter housing-to-engine retaining bolts. Position the fuel and electrical harness brackets aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Housing-To-Engine Retaining Bolts
    G03888671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All applications 

    NOTE: The case fittings must be held in place to prevent them from moving.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G03888672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes. Plug all fittings and position the tubes aside.
  9. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING for E-series, or JACKING & LIFTING - F150 PICKUP .
    10. NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
    Fig 6: Identifying Driveshaft Flange-To-Pinion Flange Alignment Marks
    G03888574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
  11. Remove the four bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Four Bolts
    G03888575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the driveshaft.
    Fig 8: Removing Driveshaft
    G03888576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines 

  13. Remove the shift cable and bracket.
    1. Disconnect the clip.
    2. Remove the bolts.
      Fig 9: Removing Clip And Bolts
      G03885558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    14. 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines 

  14. Remove the access plugs.
    Fig 10: Removing Access Plugs
    G03888677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. All applications 

  15. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES and/or INTRODUCTION -- 6.0L DIESEL articles.
  16. If so equipped, remove the fasteners and the front A/C deflector assembly.
    Fig 11: Removing Fasteners And Front A/C Deflector Assembly
    G03888678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines 

  17. Remove and discard the four torque converter-to-flexplate retaining nuts.
    Fig 12: Removing Four Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Retaining Nuts
    G03888679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    18. 4.2L and 4.6L engines 

  18. Disconnect the catalyst monitoring sensor harness connectors.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Catalyst Monitoring Sensor Harness Connectors
    G03888584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. All applications 

  19. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts
    G03888681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. 5.4L engine 

  20. Remove the top bolt for the RH heat shield.
    Fig 15: Removing Top Bolt For RH Heat Shield
    G03888682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The nut is welded to the heat shield. Do not attempt to remove the nut.
    Fig 16: Removing Bolt For RH Heat Shield
    G03888683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolt for the RH heat shield.
  22. Remove the bolt for the RH heat shield.
    Fig 17: Removing Bolt For RH Heat Shield
    G03888684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All applications 

  23. Secure the high lift transmission jack to the transmission.
    Fig 18: Securing High Lift Transmission Jack To Transmission
    G03888685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the crossmember-to-frame retaining nuts.
    2. Remove the stud brackets.
    3. Support the transmission support crossmember.
    4. Remove the transmission insulator and retainer-to-crossmember retaining nuts and the transmission support crossmember.
      Fig 19: Removing Transmission Insulator And Retainer-To-Crossmember Retaining Nuts
      G03888686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    25. 4.2L and 4.6L engines 

  25. Remove the clamp and hanger assembly.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Loosen the clamp.
    3. Remove the bracket and position the hanger aside.
      Fig 20: Removing Clamp And Hanger Assembly
      G03888687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    26. All applications 

  26. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the wire harness from the transmission.
    1. Disconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the OSS and TSS sensor electrical connectors.
    3. Remove the catalyst monitor connector retainer from the stud.
      Fig 21: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connectors
      G03882612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the solenoid body connector.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Solenoid Body Connector
    G03888689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    28. 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines 

  28. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    3. Remove the bolt.
      Fig 23: Removing Bolt
      G03888690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 24: Removing Bolts
    G03888691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    30. All applications 

  30. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
      CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the right side heat shield retaining bracket as well as other obstructions.
      Fig 25: Removing Transmission From Vehicle
      G03888692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Separate and back the transmission away from the engine, positioning the extension housing above the exhaust crossover pipe.
  31. Install the special tool.
      WARNING: The torque converter must be held firmly in its installed position.
      CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the engine.
    • Carefully tilt the front of the transmission downward.
      • CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the exhaust crossover pipe.
    • Lower the transmission enough to clear the engine. Then, carefully pull the jack with the transmission toward the front of the vehicle, lowering the transmission as required until it is clear of the exhaust crossover pipe.
    • Tilt the front of the transmission upward until level.
    • Remove the transmission with the jack from under the vehicle.
      Fig 26: Installing Special Tool
      G03888693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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