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Transaxle - 3.0L 2V: Removal

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  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor And Breather Tubes
    G01575861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Air Cleaner
    G01575862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the air filter assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Filter Assembly
    G01575863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the battery tray.
    Fig 4: Removing Battery Tray
    G01575864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors
    G01575865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors
    G01575866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the power steering line bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Line Bracket
    G01575867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the electrical connector bracket.
    Fig 8: Removing Electrical Connector Bracket
    G01575868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the power steering and turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connectors.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Power Steering And Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Connectors
    G01575869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
    G01575870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the manual control lever cable.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the shift actuator cable fitting from the shift cable and bracket.
      Fig 11: Removing Shift Actuator Cable Fitting From Shift Cable And Bracket
      G01575871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the ground cable and bracket.
    Fig 12: Removing Ground Cable And Bracket
    G01575872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the cooler line retaining clips.
    Fig 13: Removing Cooler Line Retaining Clips
    G01575873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer and remove cooler lines from fitting.
    Fig 14: Removing Cooler Lines From Fitting
    G01575874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts
    G01575875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the 3 Bar Engine Support.
    Fig 16: Identifying Bar Engine Support
    G01575876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the engine lifting bracket on the right (back) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 17: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket On Right (Back) Hand Side Of Engine
    G01575877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the engine lifting bracket on the left (front) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 18: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket On Left (Front) Hand Side Of Engine
    G01575878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Raise the vehicle.
  21. Drain the transmission fluid by lowering the transaxle pan. Once the fluid has drained re-install the pan.
    22. CAUTION: If the steering gear is removed with the subframe, do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be recentered before the vehicle is driven. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  22. Remove the sub frame assembly.
    23. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshaft out of the way.
    Fig 19: Removing LH Halfshaft From Transaxle
    G01575879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Using the special tools, remove the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and position out of the way.
    24. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshaft out of the way.
    Fig 20: Removing RH Halfshaft From Transaxle
    G01575880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Using the special tools, remove the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and position out of the way.
  25. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
  26. Remove the transmission housing cover.
    Fig 21: Removing Transmission Housing Cover
    G01575881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove and discard the four torque converter to flexplate nuts.
    Fig 22: Removing Torque Converter Flexplate Nuts
    G01575882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Position the high lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
    Fig 23: Positioning High Lift Transmission Jack Under Transaxle
    G01575883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the transaxle retaining bolt.
    Fig 24: Removing Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    G01575884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the transaxle retaining bolt.
    Fig 25: Removing Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    G01575885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 26: Removing Bolts
    G01575886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Lower the transaxle assembly from the engine compartment.
  33. Remove the rear engine support bracket.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the rear engine support bracket.
      Fig 27: Removing Rear Engine Support Bracket And Bolt
      G01575887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 28: Removing Bracket
    G01575888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
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