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Section 1110 (Manual Transmission): Removal: Transaxle: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article.
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Remove the wiring harness bracket nut.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket Nut
    GF0042441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the reverse switch and vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connectors.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Reverse Switch
    GF0042442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the shift cables.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Shift Cables
    GF0042443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 3 shift cable bracket bolts. Position the bracket and shift cables aside.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
    GF0042444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not spill brake fluid onto plastic or painted surfaces.
  8. Position the clutch hydraulic tube aside.
    1. Remove the clutch hydraulic tube bracket-to-transaxle bolt.
    2. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic tube from the clutch slave cylinder.
      • Plug the hydraulic tube.
    3. Position the clutch hydraulic tube aside.
    9. Fig 5: Clutch Hydraulic Line & Components
    GF0025335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, support the engine.
    10. Fig 6: Supporting The Engine
    GF0025337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 3 LH transaxle support insulator bracket nuts. Loosen, but do not remove the through bolt
  11. Remove the transaxle rear support insulator bolt and the 2 nuts.
  12. Remove the RH engine mount bolt.
  13. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    14. Fig 7: 3 Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0025340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing can occur.
  14. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  15. Remove the 6 LH splash shield screws.
    16. Fig 8: Left Splash Shield Screws
    GF0025342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the LH lower splash shield.
    1. Remove the 6 screws and a pushpin.
    2. Remove the LH splash shield.
    17. Fig 9: Left Splash Shield
    GF0025343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
    18. Fig 10: Crossmember & Bolts
    GF0025341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 3 front-to-aft crossmember bolts.
  19. Remove the LH transaxle support insulator through bolt.
  20. Remove the front-to-aft crossmember and the LH transaxle support insulator.
  21. Remove the transaxle right support insulator through bolt and the mount.
  22. Remove the starter motor assembly. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  23. Disconnect the LH stabilizer bar link.
  24. Using the special tool, disconnect the LH tie-rod end.
    25. Fig 11: Identifying Special Tool (204-595)
    GF0042445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Separate the LH lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    1. Remove the pinch bolt and nut.
    2. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel.
    26. Fig 12: Identifying Bolt And Nut
    GF0042446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the clip, then disconnect the brake hose.
  27. Remove the bolt and position the ABS wire aside.
  28. Remove the LH halfshaft from the transaxle.
    • Support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
  29. Disconnect the RH stabilizer bar link.
  30. Using the special tool, disconnect the RH tie-rod end.
    31. Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool (204-595)
    GF0042445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Separate the RH lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    1. Remove the pinch bolt and nut.
    2. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel.
    32. Fig 14: Identifying Bolt And Nut
    GF0042446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the clip, then disconnect the brake hose.
  33. Remove the bolt and position the ABS wire aside.
  34. Using the special tools, separate the RH halfshaft from the intermediate shaft.
    • Support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    35. Fig 15: Removing RH Outer Halfshaft Using Special Tools
    GF0024825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft retaining nuts.
    • Remove the intermediate shaft.
    36. Fig 16: Locating Intermediate Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GF0024826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Working in the engine compartment, use the 3-Bar Engine Support to raise the engine up 25.4 mm (1.0 in), lowering the transaxle side downward.
  37. Remove 2 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    38. WARNING: Secure the assembly to the jack. Avoid any obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Contact with obstructions may cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which may result in serious personal injury.
  38. Position the transmission jack under the transaxle.
  39. Remove the remaining 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  40. Remove the transaxle.
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