Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS): Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 2.
Remove the starter motor assembly. Refer to: STARTER MOTOR .
- 3.
Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
- 4.
Remove the front driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- 5.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
All vehicles
- 6.NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
- 7.NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.
Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.
- 8.NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.
Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- 9.
Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: CATALYTIC CONVERTER LH .
- 10.
Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
- 14.NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
Remove and discard the catalytic converter nuts and remove the catalytic converter. Discard the gasket.
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Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt.
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Release the retainer and position aside the transmission cooler fluid cooler tubes.
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- 17.NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
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Remove the selector lever cable bolt.
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Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
- 3.
Disconnect the selector lever cable from the bracket and position aside.
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- 18.NOTE: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) shown in illustration, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) similar.
Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
All vehicles
- 21.NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the electrical connector or damage to the electrical connector will occur.
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Rotate the transmission electrical connector counterclockwise.
- 2.
Pull the transmission electrical connector out to disconnect.
- 3.
Disconnect the transmission fluid auxiliary pump electrical connector.
- 4.
Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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- 23.NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.
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Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.
- 2.
Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
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Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool.Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
- 29.
Using the high-lift transmission jack, remove the transmission from the vehicle.Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
- 30.
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Make sure the transmission is securely fastened to the transmission jack.
- 2.
Slide the transmission towards the rear of the vehicle.
- 3.
Tilt the front of the transmission down.
- 4.
Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
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If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, remove and discard the bolts and separate the transfer case from the transmission.
All vehicles
- 33.NOTE: Failure to clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in transmission failure.
If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carryout the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning procedure. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning .