Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position a new differential lube tube in the torque converter housing.

Fig 1: Locating Differential Lube Tube From Housing
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Using the special tool, install the differential lube tube.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Lube Tube Using Special Tools
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Install the differential lube tube bolt.
- Tighten to 13 N.m (10 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Differential Lube Tube Bolt
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NOTE: The final drive ring gear is installed with the lug end up.

Fig 4: Locating Final Drive Ring Gear

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Install the final drive ring gear.
Install the final drive ring gear retaining ring.

Fig 5: Locating Final Drive Ring Gear Retaining Ring
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Install the cooler tube fitting.
- Tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Cooler Tube Fitting
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