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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE

G06377040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Handle, Torque Converter
307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
G06377041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Holding Fixture
307-625
G06377042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remover, Roll Pin
211-061 (T78P-3504-N1)
G06377043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Retainer, Torque Converter
307-566
  1. Install the Holding Fixture 307-625.
    Fig 1: Identifying Holding Fixture (307-625)
    G06377044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Holding Fixture 307-625, install the transaxle on a bench-mounted holding fixture.
    Fig 2: Identifying Holding Fixture (307-625)
    G06377045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer 307-566.
    Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter Retainer (307-566)
    G06377046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the Torque Converter Handle 307-091.
    Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Handle (307-091)
    G06377047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.
    Fig 5: Removing Torque Converter From Transaxle Using Torque Converter Handle (307-091)
    G06377048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using Torque Converter Handle 307-091, remove the torque converter from the transaxle.
  7. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts
    G06377049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 13 bolts and the main control cover.
  9. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06377050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06377051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the solenoid body-to-main control cover grommet.
    Fig 9: Locating Solenoid Body-To-Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06377052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: Note the location of the short and long main control bolts for reassembly.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Assembly Nut And Torx Bolts
    G06377053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut and the 22 Torx bolts and remove the main control assembly.
  14. Remove the main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.
    Fig 11: Locating Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
    G06377054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch and low/reverse clutch transaxle case-to-center support seals.
    1. Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch transaxle case-to-center support seal.
    2. Low/reverse clutch transaxle case-to-center support seal.
      Fig 12: Identifying Forward Clutch Transaxle Case-To-Center Support Seal And Low/Reverse Clutch Transaxle Case-To-Center Support Seal
      G06377055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the internal cooler bypass spring, sleeve and valve.
    Fig 13: Identifying Internal Cooler Bypass Spring, Sleeve And Valve
    G06377056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the bolt and the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor.
    Fig 14: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Bolt
    G06377057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and the TR  sensor detent spring.
    Fig 15: Locating TR Sensor Detent Spring And Bolt
    G06377058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolt and the OSS  sensor.
    Fig 16: Locating OSS Sensor Bolt
    G06377059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
    Fig 17: Locating Torque Converter Housing Bolts
    G06377060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the 17 torque converter housing bolts.
  22. Using a suitable tool, pry the torque converter housing loose from the transaxle case.
    Fig 18: Prying Torque Converter Housing Loose From Transaxle Case Using Suitable Tool
    G06377061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the torque converter housing loose from the transaxle case.
    Fig 19: Locating Torque Converter Housing Loose
    G06377062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the No. 15 differential thrust bearing.
    Fig 20: Removing No. 15 Differential Thrust Bearing
    G06377063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the differential.
    Fig 21: Removing Differential
    G06377064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the differential planetary sun gear.
    Fig 22: Removing Differential Planetary Sun Gear
    G06377065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the No. 13 thrust washer.
    Fig 23: Identifying No. 13 Thrust Washer
    G06377066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the No. 11 drive sprocket thrust bearing.
    Fig 24: Identifying No. 11 Drive Sprocket Thrust Bearing
    G06377067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Simultaneously remove the drive and driven sprockets and the chain.
    Fig 25: Removing Drive And Driven Sprockets
    G06377068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the No. 12 driven sprocket thrust bearing.
    Fig 26: Locating No. 12 Driven Sprocket Thrust Bearing
    G06377069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the No. 10 front sun gear and shell assembly thrust bearing.
    Fig 27: Locating Shell Assembly Thrust Bearing
    G06377070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 2 bolts and the transmission fluid reservoir hold-down bracket.
    Fig 28: Locating Transmission Fluid Reservoir Hold-Down Bracket Bolts
    G06377071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the transmission fluid reservoir.
    Fig 29: Locating Transmission Fluid Reservoir
    G06377072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the transmission fluid baffle.
    Fig 30: Locating Transmission Fluid Baffle
    G06377073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the park pawl pin and spring.
    Fig 31: Removing Park Pawl Pin And Spring
    G06377074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the park pawl.
    Fig 32: Locating Park Pawl
    G06377075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. NOTE: The forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch snap ring is beveled. The beveled side of the snap ring goes up (flat side down).
    NOTE: The forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch snap ring gap faces the front of the transmission.
    Fig 33: Locating Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch Snap Ring
    G06377076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch snap ring.
  39. Remove the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch pressure plate, clutch assembly and wave spring.
    Fig 34: Locating Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch Pressure Plate, Clutch Assembly And Wave Spring
    G06377077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the front sun gear and shell assembly.
    Fig 35: Locating Front Sun Gear
    G06377078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the front planetary carrier/rear ring gear assembly.
    Fig 36: Locating Front Planetary Carrier/Rear Ring Gear Assembly
    G06377079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the No. 7 and No. 8 thrust bearings.
    1. No. 7 thrust bearing
    2. No. 8 thrust bearing
      Fig 37: Identifying No. 7 Thrust Bearing And No. 8 Thrust Bearing
      G06377080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the center planetary carrier/front ring gear assembly.
    Fig 38: Locating Center Planetary Carrier/Front Ring Gear Assembly
    G06377081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the center planetary sun gear.
    Fig 39: Locating Center Planetary Sun Gear
    G06377082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the No. 5 and No. 6 thrust bearings.
    1. No. 5 thrust bearing
    2. No. 6 thrust bearing
      Fig 40: Identifying No. 5 Thrust Bearing And No. 6 Thrust Bearing
      G06377083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the center support assembly.
    Fig 41: Locating Center Support Assembly
    G06377084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the rear planetary carrier/center ring gear assembly.
    Fig 42: Locating Rear Planetary Carrier/Center Ring Gear Assembly
    G06377085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the low/reverse wave spring, clutch pack and pressure plate.
    Fig 43: Identifying Low/Reverse Wave Spring, Clutch Pack And Pressure Plate
    G06377086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the low One-Way Clutch (OWC).
    Fig 44: Locating Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
    G06377087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. NOTE: The intermediate (2, 6) clutch is removed with the rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly.
    Fig 45: Locating Rear Planetary Sun Gear
    G06377088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly and remove the intermediate (2, 6) clutch from the assembly.
  52. Remove the pressure plate and the wave spring.
    Fig 46: Removing Pressure Plate And Wave Spring
    G06377089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the No. 3 thrust bearing.
    Fig 47: Locating No. 3 Thrust Bearing
    G06377090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the overdrive/direct clutch assembly.
    Fig 48: Locating Overdrive/Direct Clutch Assembly
    G06377091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. NOTE: If the No. 1 thrust bearing stuck to the overdrive/direct clutch assembly, remove the No. 1 thrust bearing from the overdrive/direct clutch assembly.
    Fig 49: Locating No. 1 Thrust Bearing
    G06377092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the No. 1 thrust bearing.
  57. Remove the intermediate (2, 6) clutch apply ring.
    Fig 50: Locating Intermediate (2, 6) Clutch Apply Ring
    G06377093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the 3 bolts and the clutch support tower.
    Fig 51: Locating Clutch Support Tower
    G06377094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. NOTE: Note the location of the snap ring gap for assembly.
    Fig 52: Locating Intermediate (2, 6) Clutch Return Spring Snap Ring
    G06377095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the intermediate (2, 6) clutch return spring snap ring.
  61. NOTE: Note the position of the return spring for assembly.
    Fig 53: Locating Intermediate (2, 6) Clutch Return Spring
    G06377096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the intermediate (2, 6) clutch return spring.
  63. NOTE: Note the position of the intermediate clutch piston for assembly.
    Fig 54: Locating Intermediate (2, 6) Clutch Return Spring
    G06377097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston.
  65. Remove the 5 clutch feed seals.
    Fig 55: Locating Clutch Feed Seals
    G06377098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the nut and the manual lever from the manual shaft.
    Fig 56: Locating Manual Lever And Nut
    G06377099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. NOTE: Do not drive the roll pin through the manual shaft. The roll pin will contact the transaxle case causing damage to the transaxle case.
    Fig 57: Pulling Roll Pin Out Of Manual Shaft Using Roll Pin Remover 211-061
    G06377100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Using Roll Pin Remover 211-061, pull the roll pin out of the manual shaft.
  69. Remove the manual shaft.
    Fig 58: Removing Manual Shaft
    G06377101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Remove the TR  sensor and the park pawl actuator rod and remove the park pawl actuator rod from the TR  sensor.
    Fig 59: Removing TR Sensor And Park Pawl Actuator Rod
    G06377102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Using a suitable tool, remove the manual shaft seal.
    Fig 60: Removing Manual Shaft Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G06377103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Using a suitable tool, remove the LH halfshaft seal.
    Fig 61: Removing LH Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G06377104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil baffle from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 62: Locating Torque Converter Housing Bolts And Oil Baffle
    G06377105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. NOTE: Note the location of the 6-mm bolt for assembly.
    Fig 63: Locating Pump And Filter Assembly Bolts
    G06377106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the 9 bolts and the pump and filter assembly.
  76. Remove the differential ring gear snap ring.
    Fig 64: Locating Differential Ring Gear Snap Ring
    G06377107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Remove the differential ring gear.
    Fig 65: Removing Differential Ring Gear
    G06377108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Using a suitable tool, remove the RH halfshaft seal.
    Fig 66: Removing RH Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G06377109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.