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Section 117 (Automatic Transmission (6R80) - F150): Disassembly: Transmission

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G06097343
Handle, Torque Converter
307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
G06125113
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
G06125427
Installer, Front Wheel Hub Oil Seal
205-256
G06097829
Remover, Input Shaft Oil Seal
308-375
G06127326
Remover, Needle Bearing
307-562 (includes 307-562/1 and 307-562/2)
G06127327
Remover, Pilot Bearing
308-001 (T58L-101-B)
G06125592
Remover, Transmission Fluid Pump
307-553
G06127329
Retaining Ring Pliers
307-343 (T95P-77001-AHR)
G06064997
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)

All vehicles 

  1. Install the Transmission Holding Fixture on the torque converter housing and install the transmission on a bench.
    Fig 1: Installing Transmission Holding Fixture On Torque Converter Housing
    G06127331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Torque Converter Handle, remove the torque converter.
    Fig 2: Removing Torque Converter
    G06127332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan And Bolts
    G06127333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
    G06127334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter
    G06127669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Press the release tab and lift up on the bulkhead electrical connector retainer to release the bulkhead electrical connector shell.
    Fig 6: Lifting Up Bulkhead Electrical Connector Retainer
    G06127336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. With the transmission bulkhead electrical connector retainer released, pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector out of the transmission.
    Fig 7: Pulling Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector Out Of Transmission
    G06456578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 11 bolts from the main control assembly.
    Fig 8: Locating Main Control Assembly Bolts
    G06171060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the main control assembly.
    Fig 9: Locating Main Control Assembly
    G06171061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the front pump adapter seal and the transmission fluid filter seal. Inspect for cracks or damage.
    Fig 10: Removing Front Pump Adapter Seal And Transmission Fluid Filter Seal
    G06171062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the 4 center support feed tubes. Note the size and location while removing for correct assembly.
    1. Black feed tubes
    2. Green feed tube
    3. Blue feed tube
    Fig 11: Locating Center Support Feed Tubes
    G06456582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the thermal bypass valve from the case.
    Fig 12: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve
    G06171064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Inspect the thermal bypass valve for damage and install a new valve if damaged.
    Fig 13: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve
    G06456584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the front pump seal.
    Fig 14: Removing Front Pump Seal
    G06171066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the 13 front pump-to-case bolts and washers.
    Fig 15: Locating Front Pump-To-Case Bolts And Washers
    G06456586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the Transmission Fluid Pump Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the front pump support.
    Fig 16: Removing Front Pump Support
    G06127346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. NOTE: The selective shim may come out while removing the front pump.
    Fig 17: Removing Selective Shim On Pump
    G06127347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Inspect the back of the front pump for the selective shim and remove If necessary.
  19. Remove and discard the front pump O-ring seal.
    Fig 18: Removing Front Pump O-Ring Seal
    G06127348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If the selective shim is not on the pump, using a magnet, remove it from the forward (A)/overdrive (E) clutch assembly.
    Fig 19: Removing Selective Shim Using Magnet
    G06456590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the forward (A)/overdrive (E) clutch assembly.
    Fig 20: Removing Forward (A)/Overdrive (E) Clutch Assembly
    G06127350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the caged T5 roller bearing from the direct (B) clutch assembly.
    Fig 21: Locating Caged T5 Roller Bearing
    G06127648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the direct (B) clutch assembly.
    Fig 22: Removing Direct (B) Clutch Assembly
    G06456593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the bias spring.
    Fig 23: Locating Bias Spring
    G07475991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Using the Retaining Ring Pliers, remove the center support snap ring.
    Fig 24: Removing Center Support Snap Ring
    G06127353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the center support and T6 bearing.
    Fig 25: Removing Center Support And T6 Bearing
    G06127354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. NOTE: When removing the One-Way Clutch (OWC), note the position for assembly.
    Fig 26: Locating One-Way Clutch
    G07476111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the OWC.
  29. NOTE: The selective shim might stick to the T7 thrust bearing during removal of the center support.
    Fig 27: Locating Selective Shim And T7 Thrust Bearing
    G06171078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the selective shim and the T7 thrust bearing.
  31. NOTE: The selective shim might stick to the back of the center support assembly during removal.
    Fig 28: Locating Selective Shim Of Center Support Assembly
    G07476113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the selective shim from the center support assembly.
  33. NOTE: Some of the clutch plates may stay in the case when removing the planetary carrier and the low/reverse clutch pack. Remove any clutch plates from the transmission that were not removed with the carrier and keep the clutch plates together.
    Fig 29: Locating Planet Carrier And Low/Reverse Clutch Pack
    G06127357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the planetary carrier and the low/reverse clutch pack as an assembly.
  35. Remove the No. 2 sun gear and race.
    Fig 30: Removing No. 2 Sun Gear And Race
    G06171080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. NOTE: Remove the bearings with the sun gear.
    NOTE: When removing the sun gear, note that the tapered edge is facing up toward the torque converter housing.
    Fig 31: Removing No. 3 Sun Gear From Planetary Assembly
    G06171355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the No. 3 sun gear from the planetary assembly.
  38. Remove the top T8 and the bottom T9 roller bearings from the sun gear.
    Fig 32: Locating Top T8 And Bottom T9 Roller Bearings
    G06127360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the T9 roller bearing race from the bottom of the carrier.
    Fig 33: Locating T9 Roller Bearing Race
    G06127361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the T10 thrust bearing from either the rear planetary carrier or the output shaft assembly.
    Fig 34: Locating T10 Thrust Bearing
    G06456603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  41. NOTE: The output shaft flange retaining nut has been staked to prevent it from coming loose. Prior to removing the nut, remove the stake to prevent damage to the output shaft.
    Fig 35: Locating Output Shaft Flange Nut
    G06171085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Place the manual control lever in the PARK position and remove and discard the output shaft flange retaining nut.
  43. Remove the extension housing flange seal and the output shaft flange.
    Fig 36: Locating Extension Housing Flange Seal And Output Shaft Flange
    G06127364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the planetary carrier hub, output shaft assembly and T11 bearing.
    Fig 37: Locating Planetary Carrier Hub, Output Shaft Assembly And T11 Bearing
    G06127365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the output shaft seal.
    Fig 38: Removing Output Shaft Seal
    G06456607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the slip plane washer.
    Fig 39: Locating Slip Plane Washer
    G06127367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the T12 thrust bearing.
    Fig 40: Locating T12 Thrust Bearing
    G06127368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Using the Pilot Bearing Remover, remove the thrust bearing spacer.
    Fig 41: Removing Thrust Bearing Spacer
    G06171091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Install the Needle Bearing Remover on the bearing.
    Fig 42: Installing Needle Bearing Remover On Bearing
    G06456611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Install the Front Wheel Hub Oil Seal Installer on the Needle Bearing Remover and remove the bearing.
    Fig 43: Installing Front Wheel Hub Oil Seal Installer On Needle Bearing Remover
    G06171093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  51. Remove the planet carrier hub, output shaft assembly and T11 bearing.
    Fig 44: Locating Planetary Carrier Hub, Output Shaft Assembly And T11 Bearing
    G06127365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove and discard the output shaft seal.
    Fig 45: Removing Output Shaft Seal
    G06171095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the snap ring from the case.
    Fig 46: Locating Case Snap Ring
    G06127374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. NOTE: Use care when installing the Needle Bearing Remover. Look inside the transmission case to make sure that the Needle Bearing Remover contacts the bearing only and not the lip of the case, or damage to the case will occur.
    Fig 47: Removing Bearing Assembly Using Needle Bearing Remover And Front Wheel Hub Oil Seal Installer
    G06456616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Using the Needle Bearing Remover and the Front Wheel Hub Oil Seal Installer, remove the bearing assembly.

    All vehicles 

  56. Remove and discard the 4 park rod actuating plate bolts and the park rod actuating plate.
    Fig 48: Locating Park Rod Actuating Plate Bolts
    G07476129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the manual control lever detent plate and park pawl actuator rod from the transmission case.
    1. Remove and discard the roll pin.
    2. Slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.
    3. Hold the manual control lever spacer to keep it from falling into the case.
    4. Remove the manual valve detent lever and park pawl actuator rod as an assembly.
    Fig 49: Removing Roll Pin
    G07476130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the manual control lever shaft seal.
    Fig 50: Removing Manual Control Lever Seal
    G06127378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the bolt from the back of the case to gain access to the park pawl pin.
    Fig 51: Locating Park Pawl Pin Bolt
    G06127605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. From the inside of the case, push the park pawl pin out toward the back side of the case while holding the park pawl return spring and the park pawl. Remove the park pawl pin then remove the park pawl and spring.
    1. Park pawl pin
    2. Park pawl return spring
    3. Park pawl
    Fig 52: Removing Park Pawl, Pin And Spring
    G06127380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove and discard the 2 bolts and the park detent spring.
Fig 53: Locating Park Detent Spring Bolts
G07476134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.