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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE

G06376991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapters for 303-290
303-290A-01
G06376992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter for 303-290-A (Support Leg)
303-290A-03A
G06376993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line
307-569
G06376994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Engine Lifting Chains (Part of Spreader Bar)
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
G06376995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-050 (T70P-6000)
G06376996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
G06376997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Support Bar, Engine
303-290A
G06376998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Universal Mounting Brackets
014-00001

All vehicles 

NOTE: Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning if the transaxle is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
NOTE: Carry out the transmission fluid cooler flow test if the transaxle is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
  2. Remove the battery and the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  4. Disconnect the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) vent hose from the clip located on the transaxle filler tube.
    Fig 1: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Vent Hose
    G06376999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  5. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever
    G06377000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 retaining bolts and position the selector lever cable and bracket aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Retaining Bolts
    G06377001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the transaxle filler tube bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    G06377002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
    9. NOTE: Transaxle removed for clarity.
    Fig 5: Locating Upper Transaxle Retaining Bolts
    G06377003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 4 upper transaxle retaining bolts.
  10. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket and the Universal Mounting Brackets on both cylinder heads.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools (303-050), (014-00001) And (303-050)
    G06377004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the Engine Support Bar, Support Leg and Adapters.
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools (303-290A), (303-290A-01) And (303-290A-03A)
    G06377005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the Engine Lifting Chain and Adapter and support the engine and transaxle.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools (303-D089) And (303-290A)
    G06377006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Support Insulator Through Bolt
    G06377007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 4 nuts and the support insulator bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Support Insulator Bracket Nuts
    G06377008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  16. Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 11: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G06377009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 6 retainers and the RH splash shield.
    Fig 12: Locating RH Splash Shield Retainers
    G06377010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH front halfshaft and RH intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

    AWD vehicles 

    19. NOTE: Do not reuse the driveshaft flange bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    NOTE: Index-mark the drive shaft flange and PTU  flange for installation.
  19. Remove and discard the 6 front driveshaft-to- PTU  bolts and washers.
    • Position the driveshaft aside and support with mechanic's wire.
      Fig 13: Locating Front Driveshaft-To-PTU Bolts
      G06377011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      All vehicles 

  20. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the cross brace.
    Fig 14: Locating Rear Cross Brace Bolts
    G06377012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the lower front support insulator through bolt for the mount and the 2 bolts from the cross brace.
    Fig 15: Locating Lower Front Insulator Through Bolt And Cross Brace Bolts
    G06377013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove and discard the nut and remove the rear cross brace.
    Fig 16: Locating Cross Brace Nut And Brace
    G06377014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: AWD  shown, FWD  similar. Vehicles equipped with AWD  have a damper that is held on by the through bolt.
  23. Remove the lower support insulator.
    1. Remove the lower support insulator through bolt.
    2. Remove the lower support insulator bolt and 2 nuts.
    3. Remove the lower support insulator.
      Fig 17: Identifying Lower Support Insulator Through Bolt, Lower Support Insulator Bolt And Lower Support Insulator
      G06377015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, the transmission fluid will need to be drained.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06377016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
  25. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 19: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
      G06377017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Locating LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) Electrical Connector
    G06377018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the RH CMS  electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Locating RH CMS Electrical Connector
    G06377019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove and discard the 6 exhaust Y-pipe nuts and remove the Y-pipe.
    Fig 22: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Nuts
    G06377020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  29. Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    Fig 23: Locating Support Insulator Bracket Nuts
    G06377021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the bolts and the PTU  support bracket.
    Fig 24: Locating PTU Support Bracket Bolts
    G06377022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the bolts from the PTU  .
    Fig 25: Locating PTU Bolts
    G06377023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the bolt and remove the PTU  .
    Fig 26: Locating PTU And Bolt
    G06377024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  33. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 27: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
    G06377025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the 2 transaxle fluid cooler tubes (1 shown).
    Fig 28: Identifying Special Tool (307-569) On Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G06377026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G06377027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 30: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06377028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 31: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06377029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    38. NOTE: It is necessary to raise the engine a couple of inches in order to remove the transaxle.
    Fig 32: Raising Front Of Engine Using Engine Lifting Chain And Adapter
    G06377030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Using the Engine Lifting Chain and Adapter, raise the front of the engine.
    39. NOTE: It is necessary to lower the transaxle in order to clear the subframe to remove the transaxle.
    Fig 33: Identifying Special Tools (303-D089) And (303-290A)
    G06377031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Lower the transaxle enough to clear the frame using the Engine Lifting Chain and Adapter.
  40. Remove the torque converter access cover.
    Fig 34: Locating Torque Converter Access Cover
    G06377032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 35: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G06377033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Support the transaxle with a high-lift jack.
  43. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 36: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G06377034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the 2 nuts and the transaxle-to-engine stud.
    Fig 37: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Stud And Nuts
    G06377035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 38: Locating Transaxle Converter Housing Bolt
    G06377036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    46. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Install the Torque Converter Retainer before lowering the transaxle.
    Fig 39: Identifying Special Tool (307-346)
    G06377037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Move the transaxle back far enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer.
  47. Lower the transaxle from the engine compartment.
    Fig 40: Identifying Transaxle
    G06377038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. If it is necessary to install a new transaxle, remove the mount bracket and reuse the 3 bolts and the mount bracket on the new transaxle.
    Fig 41: Locating Transaxle Front Mount Bracket Bolts
    G06377039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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