Transaxle - 3.0L: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLV	MERCON® LV
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5	ESB-M1C93-B

NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

NOTE: If the transaxle was overhauled, or if installing a new transaxle and the transmission fluid cooler has not been flushed, flush the transmission fluid cooler at this time. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .

All vehicles

Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Nuts
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transaxle by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure and position them in the retainer mounted on the main control cover studbolts.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Install the 2 secondary latches.

Fig 3: Locating Secondary Latches
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Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the retainers and close the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube retainers.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Inspect the O-ring seal on the transaxle filler tube for damage and install a new O-ring if needed. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 5: Locating O-Ring Seal On Transaxle Filler Tube
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Position the transmission fluid filler tube in place and install the vent tube.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
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Install the transmission fluid filler tube nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Nut
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Install the transmission fluid level indicator.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Prior to installing the transaxle, apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.

Fig 9: Locating Torque Converter Pilot Hub
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NOTE: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle.

Position the transaxle on the dowel pins of the engine.
Install the 2 back torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Locating Back Torque Converter Housing Bolts
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Install the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the stud in the front of the torque converter housing.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 11: Locating Bolts, Nuts And Stud
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Remove the transmission jack.
Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure.

Fig 12: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

Fig 13: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) electrical connector.

Fig 14: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Electrical Connector
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Connect the transaxle main electrical connector.

Fig 15: Locating Transaxle Main Electrical Connector
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Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 16: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
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Install the inspection cover.

Fig 17: Locating Inspection Cover
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Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the 3 nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 18: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Nuts And Bolt
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Lift the transaxle until the transaxle support insulator bracket is aligned with the transaxle support insulator and install the through bolt.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Fig 19: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Bolt
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Remove the Engine Support Bar.

Fig 20: Identifying Engine Support Bar
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Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket and the Universal Adapter Bracket "L" hook from the from the LH side of the engine.

Fig 21: Identifying Engine Lifting Bracket And Universal Adapter Bracket "L" Hook
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Install the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the upper half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.

Fig 22: Identifying Upper Half Of Lifting Hook
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Remove the lower half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.

Fig 23: Identifying Lower Half Of Lifting Hook
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
Install the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 24: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Bolts
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Connect the RH O2 sensor electrical connector.

Fig 25: Locating RH O2 Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
All vehicles
Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown in illustration, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.

Install the 2 transaxle roll restrictor bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 26: Locating Transaxle Roll Restrictor Bolts
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Install the subframe. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
Install the EGR valve bracket and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 27: Locating EGR Valve Bracket And Bolts
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Install the EGR valve and tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) .
Install the 3 upper torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 28: Locating Upper Torque Converter Housing Bolts
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Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Connect the wiring harness retainer on the transmission fluid filler tube.

Fig 29: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
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Connect the wiring harness retainers to the main control cover studbolts.

Fig 30: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Position the selector lever cable bracket in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 31: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Nuts
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Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - AISIN AW21/6F35 .

Fig 32: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

Fig 33: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position. Check the transmission fluid level, making sure that the transmission fluid is at the correct level.