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Section 121 (Automatic Transmission (6R80)): Removal: Transmission

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G06097256
 Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)

All vehicles 

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they can experience slightly different upshifts (either soft or firm) and that this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
NOTE: If the transmission is to be removed for an extended period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and a wood block.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. If equipped, remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
    Fig 1: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace Nuts
    G07473993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine 

  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. If equipped, remove engine appearance cover.
  5. Detach the wiring harness from the 2 transmission studs.
    G07476040
  6. Remove the top 2 and side 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
    G07476041
  7. Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain alignment during installation.
    Fig 2: Identifying Index Mark On Driveshaft
    G06381986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange-to-transmission bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Flange To Transmission Bolts
    G06381987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: The driveshaft flanges fit tightly on the transmission flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange pilot. Pry only in the area shown below, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange pilot.

    Using a suitable tool as shown below, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange pilot and position the driveshaft aside.

    Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Flange
    G06381989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L (4V) engine 

  10. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  11. NOTE: If the engine appearance cover is not removed, it will be damaged when lowering the transmission.

    Remove engine appearance cover.

    Fig 5: Locating Engine Appearance Cover
    G07473994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Detach the wiring harness from the transmission stud.
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  13. Remove the top 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
    G07476047
  14. Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain alignment during installation.
    Fig 6: Identifying Index Mark On Driveshaft
    G06381986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange-to-transmission bolts.
    Fig 7: Locating Driveshaft Flange To Transmission Bolts
    G06381987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. NOTE: The driveshaft flanges fit tightly on the transmission flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange pilot. Pry only in the area shown below, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange pilot.

    Using a suitable tool as shown below, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange pilot.

    Fig 8: Removing Driveshaft Flange
    G06381989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the 2 center bearing bolts and spacers, then position the driveshaft aside.

    All vehicles 

  18. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

    Remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G06127145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

    Install the transmission fluid pan.

    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G06127145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the selector lever cable and bracket.
    1. Remove the selector lever cable end from the transmission manual control lever.
    2. Remove the 2 selector lever cable bracket bolts and position the selector lever cable bracket aside.
      G07476053

    Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L (4V) engine 

  21. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube nut and bracket from the flexplate inspection cover stud bolt.
    G07476054
  22. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 11: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Stud Bolt And Nut
    G07476055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the rubber torque converter nut access plug.
    Fig 12: Locating Rubber Torque Converter Nut Access Plug
    G06127278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 9 bolts and the lower splash shield.
    Fig 13: Locating Lower Splash Shield Mounting Bolts
    G06395449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. NOTE: Index-mark the end of one torque converter stud and the flexplate for installation.

    Remove and discard the 4 flexplate-to-torque converter nuts.

    Fig 14: Locating Flexplate To Torque Converter Nut
    G06127279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. NOTE: 2 bolts shown, 3rd bolt is on top of starter.

    Remove the 3 bolts and position the starter motor aside.

    G07476059

    All vehicles 

  27. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown) and the front crossmember brace.

    G07474214
  28. Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt and position aside the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
    G06127280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine 

  29. Remove the nut and position the automatic transmission cooler tube bracket aside.
    G07488341
  30. Remove the 2 stud bolts and position the starter motor aside.
    G07476063
  31. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.
    G07474057
  32. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the access cover.
    G07476065
  33. NOTE: Index-mark the end of one torque converter stud and the flexplate for installation.

    Remove and discard the 4 flexplate-to-torque converter nuts.

    G07476066

    All vehicles 

  34. NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

    Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transmission.

    G07476067
  35. Remove the 3 transmission insulator retaining bolts.
    G08644364
  36. Remove the 4 transmission crossmember bolts and remove the crossmember and transmission insulator.
    Fig 16: Locating Transmission Crossmember Bolts
    G07476069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Detach the selector lever cable from the transmission case.
    G07476070
  38. NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the connector or damage to the connector will occur.

    Disconnect the transmission vehicle harness connector by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector and position the harness aside.

    Fig 17: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
    G06127319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine 

  39. WARNING: Always secure transmission, transfer case, and axle assemblies to their service jack. Avoid obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Improperly secured assemblies or contact with obstructions may cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which could result in serious personal injury.

    Remove the 6 transmission-to-engine bolts.

    G07476072
  40. Slide the transmission back far enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer.
    G07476073
  41. NOTE: Partially lower the transmission to gain access to wire harness.

    Detach the wiring harness from the top of the transmission and position aside.

  42. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.

    Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L (4V) engine 

  43. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the transmission case.
    G07476074
  44. WARNING: Always secure transmission, transfer case, and axle assemblies to their service jack. Avoid obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Improperly secured assemblies or contact with obstructions may cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which could result in serious personal injury.

    Remove the remaining 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Fig 18: Locating Transmission To Engine Bolts
    G07476075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Slide the transmission back far enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer.
    G07476073
  46. NOTE: Partially lower the transmission to gain access to wire harness.

    Detach the wiring harness from the top of the transmission and position aside.

  47. NOTE: Using the transmission jack, rotate the transmission approximately 25 degrees clockwise.

    Remove the transmission from the vehicle.

    All vehicles 

  48. If the transmission is being disassembled to install new parts, or if a new or remanufactured transmission is being installed, clean and backflush the transmission fluid cooler, the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler (if equipped) and the transmission fluid cooler tubes to keep contaminants from entering the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
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