Transmission - 3.7L and 5.0L (4V)

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid (US) / Motorcraft® Brake Fluid - Heavy Duty DOT 3 (Canada) PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada)	WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1
Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid XT-11-QDC	WSS-M2C200-D2
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C (US); CXG-1-C (Canada)	ESA-M1C75-B

WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles

NOTE: Before installing the transmission, clean and lubricate the input shaft with a small amount of grease.

Position the transmission to the engine.
Install the 4 transmission-to-engine bolts and 3 transmission-to-engine stud bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine
Install the 2 engine-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Engine-To-Transmission Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All vehicles
Connect the clutch slave cylinder tube to the clutch slave cylinder connector.
- Attach the clutch hydraulic tube clip.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the wiring harness and connect the wiring harness clips.
- If equipped, connect the skip shift solenoid.
Partially raise the transmission.
Install the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
Install the 2 gearshift lever nuts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Lever Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Install the subframe cross brace and the 4 subframe cross brace nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Subframe Cross Brace
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine
Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and the reverse lamp switch electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Locating OSS Sensor And Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the catalytic converter assembly (H-pipe). For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L (4V) engine
Install the 2 engine spacer plate-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine Spacer Plate-To-Transmission Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Prior to installing the catalytic converter (H-pipe) assembly, inspect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) wiring harness for damage.

Using new gaskets, position the catalytic converter (H-pipe) assembly to the vehicle and support with a suitable jackstand.
NOTE: Tighten the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts alternately in 10 Nm (89 lb-in) increments to maintain torque and to draw the flange evenly making sure correct alignment of the exhaust system.

Install 2 new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating LH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Tighten the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts alternately in 10 Nm (89 lb-in) increments to maintain torque and to draw the flange evenly making sure correct alignment of the exhaust system.

Install 2 new RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating RH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the 2 exhaust (H-pipe) clamps.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Supporting Intermediate Pipe Using Jackstand
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Inspect the CMS and reverse lamp switch wiring harness for damage.

Connect the CMS and the reverse lamp switch electrical connectors.

Fig 10: Locating CMS And Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Inspect the CMS and OSS wiring harness for damage.

Connect the CMS and the OSS sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 11: Locating CMS And OSS Sensor Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
NOTE: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

Check, and as necessary, fill the transmission with transmission fluid.
Lightly pull up on the gearshift lever boot to fully seat the gearshift lever boot to the floor pan.

Fig 12: Locating Gearshift Lever Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the floor console finish panel and the gearshift lever knob.
- Engage anti-rotation tabs of trim boot into holes at top of gearshift lever.
- Turn the gearshift lever knob in a clockwise direction.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Gearshift Knob And Center Console Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: 5.0L (4V) engine shown in illustration, 3.7L engine similar.

Install the engine appearance cover.

Fig 14: Locating Engine Appearance Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, install the strut tower cross brace and 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 15: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

Fill the brake and clutch reservoir. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .