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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

G07444143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapters for 303-290
303-290A-01
G07444144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter for 303-290-A (Support Leg)
303-290A-03A
G07444145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line
307-569
G07444146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Engine Lifting Chains (Part of Spreader Bar)
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
G07444147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-050 (T70P-6000)
G07444148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
G07444149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Support Bar, Engine
303-290A
G07444150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Universal Mounting Brackets
014-00001

All vehicles 

NOTE: Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning if the transaxle is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this service information.
NOTE: Carry out the transmission fluid cooler flow test if the transaxle is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER  in this service information.
NOTE: Refer to the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning 
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the battery and the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  4. Disconnect the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) vent hose from the clip located on the transaxle filler tube.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube
    G07444151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  5. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever
    G07444152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 retaining bolts and position the selector lever cable and bracket aside.
    Fig 3: Remove/Install Selector Lever Cable With Bracket And Retaining Bolts
    G07444153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the transaxle filler tube bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube Bracket
    G07444154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
    9. NOTE: Transaxle removed for clarity.
    Fig 5: Remove/Install Upper Transaxle Retaining Bolts
    G07444155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 4 upper transaxle retaining bolts.
  10. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket and the Universal Mounting Brackets on both cylinder heads.
    Fig 6: View Of Engine Lifting Bracket And Universal Mounting Brackets
    G07444156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the Engine Support Bar, Support Leg and Adapters.
    Fig 7: View Of Engine Support Bar, Support Leg And Adapters
    G07444157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the Engine Lifting Chain and Adapter and support the engine and transaxle.
    Fig 8: View Of Engine Lifting Chain And Adapter
    G07444158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Support Insulator Through Bolt
    G07444159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 4 nuts and the support insulator bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Support Insulator Bracket Nuts
    G07444160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to TIRES & WHEELS article.
  16. Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 11: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G07444161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 6 retainers and the RH splash shield.
    Fig 12: Locating RH Splash Shield Retainers
    G07444162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH front halfshaft and RH intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.

    AWD vehicles 

    19. NOTE: Do not reuse the driveshaft flange bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    NOTE: Index-mark the drive shaft flange and PTU flange for installation.
  19. Remove and discard the 6 front driveshaft-to-PTU  bolts and washers.
    • Position the driveshaft aside and support with mechanic's wire.
      Fig 13: Locating Front Driveshaft-To-PTU Bolts
      G07444163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  20. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the cross brace.
    Fig 14: Remove/Install Rear Cross Brace Bolts
    G07444164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the lower front support insulator through bolt for the mount and the 2 bolts from the cross brace.
    Fig 15: View Of Lower Front Insulator Through Bolt And Cross Brace Bolts
    G07444165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove and discard the nut and remove the rear cross brace.
    Fig 16: View Of Cross Brace And Nut
    G07444166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: AWD shown in the illustration, FWD similar. Vehicles equipped with AWD have a damper that is held on by the through bolt.
  23. Remove the lower support insulator.
    1. Remove the lower support insulator through bolt.
    2. Remove the lower support insulator bolt and 2 nuts.
    3. Remove the lower support insulator.
      Fig 17: Identifying Lower Support Insulator With Fasteners
      G07444167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, the transmission fluid will need to be drained.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G07444168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
  25. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 19: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
      G07444169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Locating LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07444170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the RH CMS electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Locating RH CMS Electrical Connector
    G07444171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove and discard the 6 exhaust Y-pipe nuts and remove the Y-pipe.
    Fig 22: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Nuts
    G07444172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  29. Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    Fig 23: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
    G07444173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the bolts and the PTU support bracket.
    Fig 24: Locating PTU Support Bracket Bolts
    G07444174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the bolts from the PTU.
    Fig 25: Remove/Install PTU Bolts
    G07444175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the bolt and remove the PTU  .
    Fig 26: Remove/Install PTU And Bolt
    G07444176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  33. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 27: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
    G07444177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the 2 transaxle fluid cooler tubes (1 shown in the illustration).
    Fig 28: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G07444178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 29: View Of Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G07444179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 30: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G07444180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 31: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07444181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    38. NOTE: It is necessary to raise the engine a couple of inches in order to remove the transaxle.
    Fig 32: Raising Front Of Engine Using Engine Lifting Chain And Adapter
    G07444182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Using the Engine Lifting Chain and Adapter, raise the front of the engine.
    39. NOTE: It is necessary to lower the transaxle in order to clear the subframe to remove the transaxle.
    Fig 33: Lowering Transaxle Using Engine Lifting Chain And Adapter
    G07444183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Lower the transaxle enough to clear the frame using the Engine Lifting Chain and Adapter.
  40. Remove the torque converter access cover.
    Fig 34: Locating Torque Converter Access Cover
    G07444184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 35: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G07444185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Support the transaxle with a high-lift jack.
  43. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 36: Remove/Install Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G07444186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the 2 nuts and the transaxle-to-engine stud.
    Fig 37: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Stud Nuts
    G07444187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 38: Locating Transaxle Converter Housing Bolt
    G07444188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    46. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Install the Torque Converter Retainer before lowering the transaxle.
    Fig 39: View Of Torque Converter Retainer
    G07444189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Move the transaxle back far enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer.
  47. Lower the transaxle from the engine compartment.
    Fig 40: Lowering Transaxle From Engine Compartment
    G07444190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. If it is necessary to install a new transaxle, remove the mount bracket and reuse the 3 bolts and the mount bracket on the new transaxle.
    Fig 41: Remove/Install Lower Front Insulator Bracket Nuts
    G07444191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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