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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATION TABLE

G06068086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Support Bar, Engine 303-F072
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Transmission Jack 014-00942
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Disconnect the shift cables from the transaxle shift control lever, using a suitable tool to lightly pry them off the transaxle shift control lever.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cables And Transaxle Shift Control Lever
    G06275902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the shift cables from the transaxle bracket.
    NOTE: Carefully pry the retainer on the shift cables. Do not damage the shift cable retainers. Using a small screwdriver push from the back.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cables & Transaxle Bracket
    G06275903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G06261966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Detach the wire harness from the transaxle.
  8. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  9. Remove the transaxle rear support insulator nuts and the transaxle rear support insulator bolt.
    NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure the studs are properly seated in the case, even if they were not replaced.
  10. Remove the 7 bolts and the splash shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Locating Drain Plug
    G06275906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Once fluid has drained, install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
  13. Remove the 2 clutch tube hydraulic line bracket bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Clutch Tube Hydraulic Line Bracket Bolts
    G06262075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 2 bolts and position the clutch slave cylinder aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts
    G06262076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
  16. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2.5L), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3.0L) and REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3.5L).
  17. Remove the engine roll restrictor and bracket.
    1. Remove the roll restrictor-to-subframe though bolt.
    2. Remove the roll restrictor bracket through bolt.
    3. Remove the roll restrictor.
    4. Remove the roll restrictor bracket bolts.
    5. Remove the roll restrictor bracket.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Roll Restrictor & Bracket
    G06275909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06275899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the front subframe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  20. Remove the LH halfshaft and RH intermediate shaft from the transaxle. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  21. Install a Transmission Jack. Secure the transaxle to the Transmission Jack with a safety strap.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Jack
    G06275911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the clutch housing-to-oil pan bolt.
    Fig 11: Locating Clutch Housing-To-Oil Pan Bolt
    G06275912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-clutch housing bolts.
    Fig 12: Locating Oil Pan-To-Clutch Housing Bolts
    G06262020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the remaining 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  25. Move the transaxle away from the engine and lower it from the vehicle.