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Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal: Installation

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  1. Using the Manual Lever Seal Installer, install a new manual control lever shaft seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (307-581) On Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
    G06376706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The TR  sensor is easier to install into the transaxle from under the vehicle.
  2. Install the TR  sensor.
    1. Install the TR  sensor and park pawl actuating rod in the transaxle case.
    2. Install the manual shaft in the transaxle case through the TR  sensor.
      Fig 2: Identifying Park Pawl Actuating Rod And Manual Shaft
      G06376707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a suitable tool such as center punch or a 5.5 mm (0.216 in) socket and a 101.6 mm (4 in) extension 1/4-inch drive, install a new TR  sensor locking pin.
    Fig 3: Installing TR Sensor Locking Pin
    G06376708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the TR  sensor detent spring and bolt.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating TR Sensor Detent Spring And Bolt
      G06376709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the TR  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06376710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the main control cover grommet.
    Fig 6: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06376711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Clean the main control cover sealing surface.
    Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
    G06376712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.
    Fig 8: Locating Silicone Applying Area On Transaxle Case Main Control Sealing Surface
    G06376713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the main control cover in place.
    Fig 9: Locating Main Control Cover
    G06376714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Inspect the main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  10. Install the main control cover 8 bolts and 5 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
      G06376715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tubes in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes From Transaxle
      G06376716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G06376717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.
    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06376718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft or damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the lever will come loose.
    NOTE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.
  14. Install the manual control lever and the nut.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
      G06376719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - 6F35 .
    Fig 15: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Manual Control Lever
    G06376720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3.0L engine 

  16. Connect the lower radiator hose onto the thermostat housing.
  17. Connect the upper radiator hose onto the coolant pump housing.

    All vehicles 

  18. Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.
    Fig 16: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G06376721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3.0L engine 

  19. Install the RH splash shield and the retainers.
    Fig 17: Locating RH Splash Shield Retainers
    G06376722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2.5L engine 

  20. Install the ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L .

    3.0L engine 

  21. Install the ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  22. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in ENGINE COOLING .

    All vehicles 

  23. Fill with clean transmission fluid to the correct level.
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