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Transaxle - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the upper roll restrictor bolt.
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G04656511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 4 roll restrictor brace bolts and the roll restrictor brace.
    Fig 2: Locating Roll Restrictor Brace Bolts
    G04656512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable end.
    Fig 3: Locating Shift Cable End
    G04656513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the electrical connector from the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Electrical Connector
    G04656514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 bolts for the shift cable bracket and position the cable and bracket aside.
    Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
    G04656515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the wire harness from the transaxle.
    Fig 6: Locating Wire Harness
    G04656516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If equipped, remove the auxiliary coolant flow pump assembly.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolts and position the pump assembly aside.
    Fig 7: Identifying Auxiliary Coolant Flow Pump Assembly
    G04656517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the lower wire harness from the transaxle.
    Fig 8: Locating Lower Wire Harness
    G04656518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts and the roll restrictor bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
    G04656519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the wire harness from the roll restrictor, remove the 2 bolts and remove the roll restrictor.
    Fig 10: Locating Roll Restrictor Bolts
    G04656520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
    Fig 11: Locating Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
    G04656521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the throttle body.
    Fig 12: Locating Vacuum Hoses
    G04656522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the bolt for the power steering line bracket and position aside.
    Fig 13: Locating Power Steering Line Bracket Bolt
    G04656523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the plastic electrical cover for the starter motor electrical connectors.
    Fig 14: Locating Plastic Electrical Cover
    G04656524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the 2 starter motor electrical connectors.
    Fig 15: Locating Starter Motor Electrical Connectors
    G04656525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the 2 bolts for the starter and remove the starter.
    Fig 16: Locating Starter Bolts
    G04656526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 17: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G04656527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the ground wire.
    Fig 18: Locating Ground Wire
    G04656528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins. Electrostatic charge may occur and will cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
    Fig 19: Locating Transaxle Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    G04656529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the transaxle bulkhead electrical connector.
    • Rotate the electrical connector counterclockwise to disconnect.
  24. Disconnect the wire harness from the transaxle.
    Fig 20: Locating Wire Harness
    G04656530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 4 upper transaxle bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating Upper Transaxle Bolts
    G04656531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. If a transaxle exchange or overhaul is required, the transmission fluid must be drained.
    • Remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 22: Locating Drain Plug
    G04656532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the LH and RH halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL - LH and REMOVAL - RH .
  28. If removed, install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 23: Locating Drain Plug
    G04656533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove and discard the 2 nuts for the front exhaust pipe.
    Fig 24: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
    G04656534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove and discard the 2 nuts for the rear exhaust pipe.
    Fig 25: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Nuts
    G04656535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove and discard the 2 nuts for the catalytic converter pipe, disconnect the rubber hanger and remove the pipe.
    Fig 26: Locating Catalytic Converter Pipe Nuts
    G04656536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Locating Engine Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G04656537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Position the heat shield for the knock sensor aside.
    Fig 28: Locating Knock Sensor
    G04656538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the bolt and remove the knock sensor.
    Fig 29: Locating Knock Sensor Bolt
    G04656539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness from the transaxle.
    Fig 30: Locating Knock Sensor Wire Harness
    G04656540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the transaxle-to-engine bolt.
    Fig 31: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt
    G04656541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the bolt for the power steering hose.
    Fig 32: Locating Power Steering Hose Bolt
    G04656542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    38. NOTE: When installing the lifting bracket it will be easier to loosely install the upper bolt first, then install the lower bolt.
    Fig 33: Identifying Lower Half Of Lifting Hook (303-1140)
    G04656543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the lower half of the lifting hook.
  39. Install the upper half of the lifting hook.
    Fig 34: Identifying Upper Half Of Lifting Hook (303-1140)
    G04656544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Disconnect the vapor tube from the canister purge valve.
    Fig 35: Locating Canister Purge Valve
    G04656545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the bolt for the power steering hose.
    Fig 36: Locating Power Steering Hose Bolt
    G04656546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the special tool to the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 37: Identifying Special Tool (134-00243)
    G04656547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove and discard the 2 bolts for the catalytic converter.
    Fig 38: Locating Catalytic Converter Bolts
    G04656548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Install the special tool to the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 39: Identifying Special Tool (134-00243)
    G04656549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the special tools to support the engine assembly.
    Fig 40: Identifying Special Tools (303-290-01, 303-290A, 303-290A-03A, 303-290A-12)
    G04656550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install the special tools to the LH (front) cylinder head.
    Fig 41: Identifying Special Tools (134-00243, 303-290A-12)
    G04656551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Install the special tools to the RH (rear) cylinder head.
    Fig 42: Identifying Special Tools (134-00243, 303-290A-12)
    G04656552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Install the special tools into the lifting hook near the EGR valve.
    Fig 43: Identifying Special Tools (303-1140, 303-290A-12)
    G04656553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the retainers and position the hose aside.
    Fig 44: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
    G04656554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the power steering line to the subframe.
    Fig 45: Locating Power Steering Line Bolt
    G04656555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Disconnect the wire harness from the LH front of the subframe.
    Fig 46: Locating Wire Harness
    G04656556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the bolts and nuts for the power steering rack. Use mechanic's wire to hold the power steering rack up to the side.
    Fig 47: Locating Power Steering Rack Bolt & Nut
    G04656557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector from the subframe.
    Fig 48: Locating HO2S Electrical Connector
    G04656558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Disconnect the 3 pushpins and position the splash shield aside.
    Fig 49: Locating Splash Shield Pushpins
    G04656559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the nut for the front motor mount.
    Fig 50: Locating Front Motor Mount Nut
    G04656560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the 2 bolts for the lower stabilizer mount.
    Fig 51: Locating Lower Stabilizer Mount Bolts
    G04656561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the nut for the rear motor mount.
    Fig 52: Locating Rear Motor Mount Nuts
    G04656562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the bolts for the rear transaxle mount.
    Fig 53: Locating Rear Transaxle Mount Bolts
    G04656563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the 2 bolts for the LH rear subframe mount.
    Fig 54: Locating LH Rear Subframe Mount Bolts
    G04656564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the 2 bolts for the RH rear subframe mount.
    Fig 55: Locating RH Rear Subframe Mount Bolts
    G04656565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove and discard the LH and RH stabilizer bar link nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
    Fig 56: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    G04656566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Using a suitable powertrain lift, remove the 4 subframe bolts and remove the subframe.
    Fig 57: Locating Subframe Bolts
    G04656567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    Fig 58: Locating HO2S Electrical Connector
    G04656568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the bolt for the catalytic converter bracket and remove the catalytic converter.
    Fig 59: Locating Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt
    G04656569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the 2 pushpins and remove the rubber access plug.
    Fig 60: Locating Rubber Access Plug
    G04656570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 61: Locating Torque Converter Nut
    G04656571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    67. CAUTION: When disconnecting the fluid cooler tubes, pull straight up to prevent damage to the fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 62: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G04656572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
  68. Remove and discard the 4 transmission fluid cooler tube seals.
    Fig 63: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seals
    G04656573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolts.
    Fig 64: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolts
    G04656574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    70. NOTE: Make sure that the transaxle is securely fastened to the transmission jack.
  70. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
  71. Remove the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 65: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G04656575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Remove the transaxle from under the vehicle.
  73. If the transaxle is to be overhauled or if installing a new transaxle, install a new transmission fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  74. If the transaxle is to be overhauled or if installing a new transaxle, carry out transmission backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBES - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
  75. If removing the transaxle for something other than a transaxle related repair, inspect the differential seals for damage or leaking. If leaking or damage is indicated, install new differential seals. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL SEALS - LH , DIFFERENTIAL SEALS - RH, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)  or DIFFERENTIAL SEALS - RH, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) .
  76. If installing a new transaxle, remove the bolts and remove the rear transaxle support insulator.
    Fig 66: Locating Rear Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts
    G04656576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. If installing a new transaxle, remove and discard the 4 retainers and remove the transaxle insulator.
    Fig 67: Locating Transaxle Insulator Retainers
    G04656577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. If installing a new transaxle, remove the bolt and remove the fluid level indicator and tube.
    Fig 68: Locating Fluid Level Indicator & Tube Bolt
    G04656578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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