Section 2584 (Automatic Transmission 5R110W (TORQSHIFT(R)) -- F450-F550 Super Duty): Removal: Transmission: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
3. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.

   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

4. Remove the transfer case assembly. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE article.

   Vehicles equipped with 4WD  and a manual shift transfer case

5. Remove the transfer case linkage bolt and position the transfer case linkage aside.
   Fig 1: Locating Transfer Case Linkage Bolt

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6. Remove the bolt and remove the transfer case linkage bracket.
   Fig 2: Locating Transfer Case Linkage Bracket Bolt

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   Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

NOTE: If a pry area is not available on the driveshaft side, it may be necessary to tap the driveshaft yoke with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer.
NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft flanges.
Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft-To-Transmission Flange Index-Mark
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7. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission.
   • Using mechanic's wire, support the driveshaft.

   All vehicles 

NOTE: If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Drain Plug
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8. Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
9. Install the transmission fluid pan drain plug.
   • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
   Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Drain Plug

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NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.
NOTE: The RH engine support insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new RH engine support insulator studs if the studs come out.
Fig 6: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts
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10. Remove and discard the 4 RH engine support insulator nuts.
NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.
Fig 7: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Nuts
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11. Remove and discard the 3 LH engine support insulator nuts.
NOTE: The transmission insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the insulator-to-crossmember nuts. Install new transmission insulator studs if the studs come out.
12. Remove the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING article.
13. Remove and discard the transmission insulator bolts and remove the transmission insulator.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Insulator-To-Extension Housing Bolts

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NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
Fig 9: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts And Selector Lever Cable
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14. Remove the selector lever cable.
    1. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position the selector lever cable and bracket aside.
15. Disconnect the transmission vehicle harness connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector

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16. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
    Fig 11: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector

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17. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS)/intermediate shaft speed sensor.
    Fig 12: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed And Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Connector

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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Fig 13: Locating RH And LH Wire Harness
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18. Disconnect the RH and LH wiring harness from the side of the transmission.
19. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
    1. Remove the flexplate inspection cover bolts.
    2. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 14: Identifying Flexplate Inspection Cover And Bolts

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20. While holding the case fitting, remove the rear transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 15: Locating Rear Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube

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21. While holding the case fitting, remove the front transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 16: Locating Front Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube

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22. Remove the cylinder block opening cover to gain access to the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    Fig 17: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover

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23. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
24. Remove the steering damper-to-frame bolt and nut, and position the steering damper aside.
    Fig 18: Locating Steering Damper-To-Frame Bolt And Nut

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25. Using a suitable tool, rotate the crankshaft pulley to gain access to the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    Fig 19: Rotating Crankshaft Pulley To Gain Access To Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts Using A Suitable Tool

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26. Remove and discard the 6 torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    Fig 20: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts

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27. Remove the 7 transmission-to-engine mounting bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Mounting Bolts

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28. Slide the transmission back enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer.
    Fig 22: Identifying Torque Converter Retainer

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29. Carefully lower the transmission assembly.
30. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filler tube O-ring.
    Fig 23: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube O-Ring

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31. If the transmission is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transmission, carry out the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning procedure. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this service information.
32. For vehicles equipped with a Power Take-Off (PTO) assembly, prior to installing the transmission, flush and clean the PTO  assembly to remove any foreign material. Failure to remove foreign material from the PTO  assembly may result in subsequent transmission concerns.