Transaxle - 2.5L: Installation

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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.

Position the transaxle into the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Positioning Transaxle Into Engine Compartment
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.

Fig 2: View Of Torque Converter Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with grease.

Fig 3: Locating Torque Converter Pilot Hub
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Install the 4 torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Remove/Install Remaining Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 3 torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Remove/Install Rear Bellhousing Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the transaxle support insulator bracket in place and install the 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Support Insulator Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Engine Support Bar and Adapters, raise the transaxle until the transaxle support insulator bracket lines up with the transaxle support insulator and install the through bolt.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Raising Transaxle Using Engine Support Bar And Adapters
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the Engine Support Bar and Adapters.

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Support Bar And Adapters
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Install the 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Torque Converter Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the starter motor isolator.

Fig 10: Locating Starter Motor Isolator
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Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 11: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 12: View Of Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers.

Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in place. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transaxle by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure and install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

Fig 14: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
Install the dampener and the 3 dampener bolts, 2 from the RH side of the transaxle and 1 from the LH side.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 15: Remove/Install Dampener Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
Install the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 16: Remove/Install PTU And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Exhaust removed for clarity.

Install the PTU bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 17: Remove/Install PTU Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the PTU bracket and the 2 PTU bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 18: Remove/Install PTU Bracket-To-PTU Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the PTU bracket-to-engine bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 19: Locating PTU Bracket-To-Engine Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 4 PTU bracket-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 20: Remove/Install PTU Bracket-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 21: Locating Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles
Install the lower front insulator bracket and 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 22: Remove/Install Lower Front Insulator Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine support cross brace and new cross brace nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 23: View Of Cross Brace And Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 bolts for the cross brace and the lower front insulator through bolt.
- Tighten the cross brace bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower front insulator through bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 24: View Of Lower Front Insulator Through Bolt And Cross Brace Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear cross brace and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 25: Remove/Install Rear Cross Brace Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH front halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
AWD vehicles
Position the driveshaft to the PTU and install the 6 driveshaft bolts.
- Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 26: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles

NOTE: AWD shown in the illustration, FWD similar.

Install the lower support insulator.
1. Install the lower support insulator bolt and 2 nuts.
  - Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
2. Install the damper, if equipped and the lower support insulator through bolt.
  - Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 27: Identifying Lower Support Insulator Bolt And Nuts
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH splash shield and 7 retainers.

Fig 28: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH splash shield and 6 retainers.

Fig 29: Locating RH Splash Shield Retainers
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Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to TIRES & WHEELS article.

NOTE: Transaxle removed for clarity.

Install the 3 upper torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 30: Locating Upper Transaxle Retaining Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the selector lever cable retainer to the transaxle filler tube bracket.

Fig 31: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the selector lever cable and bracket in place and install the 2 retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 32: Remove/Install Selector Lever Cable With Bracket And Retaining Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check the selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - 6F35 article.

Fig 33: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Manual Control Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.5L article.
Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
Start the engine and move the range selector lever into each gear position.
Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy and solenoid body identification will need to be updated. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY in this service information.
If a replacement transaxle assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will have to be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY in this service information.
After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.