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Section 1125 (Automatic Transmission - 4R70E/W, 4R75E/W): Removal: Transmission: 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. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  3. Remove the air cleaner air intake duct assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
    5. Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    GF0012366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  6. Drain transmission fluid.
    • Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain. After the transmission fluid is drained, remove the bolts and transmission fluid pan.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    GF0003474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the transmission fluid pan gasket should be reused.
  7. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
      • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 3: Positioning Fluid Pan With Gasket
    G04584260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transmission fluid filler tube.
    • Remove the bolt and nut.
    9. Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Filler Tube, Bolt & Nut
    GF0012367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors.
    10. Fig 5: Electrical Harness Connectors
    GF0012368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the torque converter housing-to-engine retaining bolts. Position the fuel and electrical harness brackets aside.
    11. Fig 6: Torque Converter Housing-To-Engine Retaining Bolts
    GF0012369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The case fittings must be held in place to prevent them from moving.
  11. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes. Plug all fittings and position the transmission fluid cooler tubes aside.
    12. Fig 7: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube(s)
    GF0003752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
  12. Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
    13. Fig 8: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Rear Pinion Flange
    GF0003498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts.
    14. Fig 9: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
    G03888575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the driveshaft.
    15. Fig 10: Locating Driveshaft
    G03888576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the selector lever cable and bracket.
    1. Disconnect the clip.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    16. Fig 11: Selector Lever Cable Bracket & Clip
    GF0012370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the access plugs.
    17. Fig 12: Access Plugs
    GF0012371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
  18. If so equipped, remove the fasteners and the front A/C deflector assembly.
    19. Fig 13: Front A/C Deflector Assembly
    GF0012372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter-to-flexplate retaining nuts.
    20. Fig 14: Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Retaining Nut
    GF0012373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    3. Remove the bolt.
    21. Fig 15: Torque Converter Access Cover & Bolts
    GF0012374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the catalyst monitoring sensor harness connectors.
    22. Fig 16: Catalyst Monitoring Sensor Harness Connectors & Harness Bracket
    GF0012358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the bolts.
    23. Fig 17: Exhaust Heat Shield-To-Crossmember Retaining Bolts
    GF0012375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Secure the high lift transmission jack to the transmission.
    24. Fig 18: Transmission Jack
    GF0012376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the crossmember-to-frame retaining nuts.
    2. Remove the stud brackets.
    3. Support the transmission support crossmember.
    4. Remove the transmission insulator and retainer-to-crossmember retaining nuts and the transmission support crossmember.
    25. Fig 19: Transmission Support Crossmember & Fasteners
    GF0012377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the bolts.
    26. Fig 20: Locating Bolts
    GF0012378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
      CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the right side heat shield, as well as other obstructions while lowering the transmission, or damage may occur.
    • Separate and back the transmission away from the engine, positioning the extension housing above the exhaust crossover pipe.
    27. Fig 21: Removing Transmission
    GF0012379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the solenoid body connector.
    28. Fig 22: Solenoid Body Connector
    GF0012380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the wire harness from the transmission.
    1. Disconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the OSS sensor electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the TSS sensor electrical connector and remove the wire harness from the transmission.
    29. Fig 23: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connectors
    G03882612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the special tool.
      WARNING: Secure the torque converter in the transmission during removal or installation. The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
      CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the engine, or damage may occur.
    • Carefully tilt the front of the transmission downward.
      • CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the exhaust crossover pipe, or damage may occur.
    • Lower the transmission enough to clear the engine. Then, carefully pull the jack with the transmission toward the front of the vehicle, lowering the transmission as required until it is clear of the exhaust crossover pipe.
    • Tilt the front of the transmission upward until level.
    • Remove the transmission with the jack from under the vehicle.
    30. Fig 24: Holding Converter In Housing Using Special Tool (307-346)
    G03964338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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