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Section 62 (Automatic Transmission -- F250-F550 Super Duty): Removal: Transmission: Removal

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Vehicles equipped with a gas engine, remove the exhaust pipe between the exhaust manifolds and the exhaust flange. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

    4. 4x4 vehicles 

  4. Remove the transfer case assembly. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .

    5. 4x2 vehicles 

  5. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

    6. All vehicles 

  6. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid. Remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G03889033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 2: Drain Plug - With Torque Specification
    G03889034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.

    9. 4x4 vehicles 

  9. Remove the jack stand from under the extension housing after installing the transmission jack.

    10. 4x2 vehicles 

  10. Remove the wire harness from the rear crossmember.
    Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness At Rear Of Crossmember
    G03908863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the rear transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Support Insulator Nuts
    G03889099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All vehicles 

  12. Remove the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual lever.
    2. Remove the bolts and position the shift cable and bracket out of the way.
      Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable
      G03909012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the solenoid body electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
    G03889052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03889074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the turbine shaft and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Turbine Shaft Combination Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03889065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting RH And LH Wire Harness From Side Of Transmission
    G03909016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the RH and LH wire harness from the side of the transmission.

    17. 4x2 vehicles 

  17. Remove the nut and disconnect the fuel line bracket.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Fuel Line Bracket
    G03922807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH crossmember bolts and nuts.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove, the bolt and nut indicated.
      Fig 11: Removing LH Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
      G03922651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the RH crossmember bracket bolts and nuts.
    1. Remove the bracket bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the bracket.
      Fig 12: Removing RH Crossmember Bracket Bolts And Nuts
      G03922652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the RH crossmember bolts and nuts.
    Fig 13: Removing RH Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    G03920816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the LH crossmember bolt, nut and the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolt and nut.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
      Fig 14: Removing LH Crossmember Bolt, Nut And Crossmember
      G03922654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the rear transmission mount from the extension housing.
    Fig 15: Removing Rear Transmission Mount From Extension Housing
    G03889228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped with dual generators, rotate the tensioner and remove the outer accessory drive belt from the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 16: Removing Outer Accessory Drive Belt From Crankshaft Pulley
    G03922813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the inspection plate.
      Fig 17: Removing Flexplate Inspection Cover
      G03908384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .

    26. All vehicles 

  26. Remove the cylinder block opening cover in order to gain access to the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 18: Identifying Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    G03889219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. NOTE: Using a suitable strap wrench, rotate the crankshaft pulley to gain access to the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 19: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
    G03885557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
  28. While holding the case fitting, disconnect the rear fluid cooler tube nut and tube.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Rear Fluid Cooler Tube Nut And Tube
    G03909023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. While holding the case fitting, disconnect the front fluid cooler tube nut and tube.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Front Fluid Cooler Tube Nut And Tube
    G03909024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the nine transmission-to-engine mounting bolts.
    Fig 22: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Mounting Bolts
    G03889230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool.
    Fig 23: Identifying Special Torque Converter Tool
    G03889231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Carefully lower the transmission assembly.
  33. If the transmission is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transmission, carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
  34. For vehicles equipped with a PTO assembly, prior to installing the transmission, the PTO assembly must be flushed and cleaned to remove any foreign material. Failure to remove foreign material from the PTO assembly may result in subsequent transmission concerns.
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