Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Disconnect Tool, Hydraulic Line	308-182 (T88T-70522A)

Remove the upper gearshift lever, the outer gearshift lever boot and the console as an assembly. For additional information, refer to Gearshift Lever and Boot in this article.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article
If transmission disassembly is required, remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
- Install the drain plug after draining all the fluid.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the rear driveshaft yokes.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
Disconnect the wire harness from the crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness On Crossmember
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.

Position a suitable jack under the transmission. Secure the transmission to the jack with a safety strap.
Remove the 6 crossmember bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Crossmember Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.

Fig 4: Locating Crossmember Mount Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the heated oxygen senor (HO2S) bracket nut and the bracket from the extension housing.

Fig 5: Locating Heated Oxygen Senor (HO2S) Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector and the reverse lamp switch electrical connector. Then unclip the wiring harness from the transmission.

Fig 6: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 7: Locating Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not allow the starter to hang freely.

Fig 8: Locating Starter Motor Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the starter motor. Using mechanic's wire, position the starter aside.
Using the special tool, disconnect the clutch hydraulic line.

Fig 9: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Line & Special Tool (308-182)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable jack, support the engine.

Fig 10: Supporting Engine Using A Suitable Jack
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.

Fig 11: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 9 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Pull the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.