Transmission - Boss® 302

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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.

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).
Connect the clutch slave cylinder tube to the clutch slave cylinder connector.
- Attach the clutch hydraulic tube clip.
  
  Fig 1: 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 2: 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 3: Locating Subframe Cross Brace
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Install the 2 engine spacer plate-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Engine Spacer Plate-To-Transmission Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
NOTE: Do not bend, twist or allow the exhaust side pipes to hang from the flexible bellows or damage to the exhaust side pipe may occur.

Install the RH and LH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
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 6: 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 7: Locating Gearshift Knob And Center Console Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the strut tower cross brace and 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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 .