Transmission Case: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Lubricate all components with the recommended transmission fluid before reassembling.

If removed, install the shift shaft seal.
If removed, use a soft-faced hammer to install the shift shaft detent.
NOTE: Do not heat the transmission case higher than 120°C (248°F) maximum or damage to the transmission case can occur.

Using a heat gun, heat the transmission case to a maximum of 120°C (248°F).
NOTE: Install the output shaft bearing with the grooved side of the outer output shaft bearing race facing the inside of the transmission case or damage to the transmission case can occur.

With the grooved side of the outer output shaft bearing race facing the inside of the transmission case, use the Transfer Gear Roller Bearing Pilot and the Handle to install the output shaft bearing.
Install the 4 bearing retaining bolts.
- Apply Threadlock to the bearing retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
Install the reverse idler gear shaft.
Install the reverse idler gear and the reverse idler gear needle bearing.
Install the reverse idler gear bracket.
Install the reverse idler gear bracket bolt.
- Apply Threadlock to the reverse idler gear bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
NOTE: Do not heat the transmission case higher than 120°C (248°F) maximum or damage to the transmission case can occur.

Using a heat gun, heat the transmission case to a maximum of 120°C (248°F).
Using the Ball Bearing Installer and the Handle, install the countershaft bearing.
NOTE: Install the input shaft bearing with the grooved side of the outer input shaft bearing race facing the inside of the transmission case or damage to the transmission case can occur.

With the grooved side of the outer input shaft bearing race facing the inside of the transmission case, use the Differential Seal Installer and the Handle to install the input shaft bearing.
Install the 8 bearing retaining bolts.
- Apply Threadlock to the bearing retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
NOTE: Before installation of a vent tube, using manual transmission oil, lightly coat the vent tube "O" ring.

If removed, install the transmission case vent tube with the notch pointing to the front of the transmission case.
If removed, install the clutch slave cylinder tube retaining clip.