Transmission - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Installation

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NOTE: Prior to installing a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, the transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned, otherwise transmission failure may occur.

NOTE: Prior to installing a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, flush out the cooler and cooler tubes. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .

If removed, inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary. Lubricate the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Item	Service Part Number	Description
1	7D258	Seal
2	7J324	Backing ring

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Mounted Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Backing Ring And Seal

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If removed, position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mounted Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Assembly Nut
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If removed, install new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Mounted Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts
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Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease.
NOTE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.

If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Block Dowel Pins
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Using 209-00152, support the transmission.

Fig 5: Supporting Transmission Using 209-00152
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Position the transmission behind the engine and remove 307-346 T97T-7902-A.

Position the transmission on the dowel pins and install the lower torque converter housing bolts.

If equipped.

Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Install the transmission support insulator bracket, the nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Support Insulator Bracket Nuts And Bolt
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Remove 303-F072 and 303-1454.

Fig 7: Supporting Engine And Transmission Using Tool
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Remove 303-1245 from the LH cylinder head.

Fig 8: Installing (303-1245) Tool On LH Cylinder Head
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Install the secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

Fig 10: Identifying Secondary Latches
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NOTE: Use only the specified bolts for the torque converter. Standard length fasteners may bottom out and damage the torque converter clutch apply surface.

Install 3 new torque converter bolts (-W714722-).
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Install the first torque converter bolt in the slotted hole on the flexplate.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Torque Converter Bolt
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Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.

Fig 12: Locating Inspection Cover
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NOTE: The circlips are unique in size and shape for each shaft. Make sure to use the specified circlip for the application or vehicle damage may occur.

Install the correct new circlip on the inboard stub shaft.

Fig 13: Locating Inboard Stub Shaft Circlip
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NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.

Install a new LH halfshaft seal. Refer to: HALFSHAFT SEAL - LH .
NOTE: Remove the seal protector before the halfshaft is installed completely

Using part: AA5P-4N206-A.
NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.

NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joint or damage can result.
Install a new RH halfshaft seal. REFER to, HALFSHAFT SEAL - RH, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) .
NOTE: Remove the seal protector before the halfshaft is installed completely.

Using part: AA5P-4N206-A.
NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.

NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joint or damage can result.
Install the 2 intermediate shaft bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Intermediate Shaft Bracket Nuts
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Install the roll restrictor bracket and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Install the front subframe. REFER to SUBFRAME - FRONT .
Install the top torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 15: Locating Top Torque Converter Housing Bolts
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Connect the transmission electrical connector and install the wiring harness retainer on the main control cover stud bolt.

Fig 16: Locating Transmission Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Fastener
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Connect the 2 wiring harness retainers on the transmission.

Fig 17: Locating Transmission Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the ground strap and nut on the main control cover stud bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Install the rear starter stud bolt.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten the B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 18: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Terminals Nuts
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Install the starter motor solenoid cover.

Fig 19: Locating Starter Motor Solenoid Cover
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Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 20: Identifying Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer And Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
  
  Fig 21: Rotating Manual Control Lever
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Unlock the selector lever cable adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.

Fig 22: Unlocking Selector Lever Cable Adjuster
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Slide the cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.

Fig 23: Aligning Manual Control Lever
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With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.

Fig 24: Locating Adjuster Locking Tab Released
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Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.

Fig 25: Locking Release Tab Adjuster
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Install the upper intake manifold. For 3.5L Ti-VCT refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L TI-VCT . For 3.7L Ti-VCT refer to Section 303-01C.
Install the battery tray. REFER to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY - EXPLODED VIEW .
Install the ACL assembly. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
Fill with clean Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid to the correct level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .
After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.
If a replacement transmission assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy will need to be updated. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DOWNLOAD .