Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 5.0L (4V), 6.2L (2V): Installation

All vehicles 

1. Route the transmission fluid cooler tubes and position them in place.

   4WD 

2. Raise the right side of the front axle.
3. Install the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
   • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt

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4. Install the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
   • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
     Fig 2: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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5. Position the starter wiring harness to the front of the engine cover stud.
   Fig 3: Locating Engine Cover Stud

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6. Attach the starter wiring harness to the oil pan.
   Fig 4: Attaching Starter Wiring Harness To Oil Pan

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7. Connect the starter motor ground cable eyelet and install the nut.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
     Fig 5: Locating Starter Motor Ground Cable Eyelet Nut

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8. Connect the starter solenoid B-terminal eyelet and install the nut.
   • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
     Fig 6: Locating Starter Solenoid B-Terminal Eyelet Nut

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9. Connect the starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet and install the nut.
   • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
     Fig 7: Locating Starter Solenoid S-Terminal Eyelet Nut

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10. Install the terminal cover.
    Fig 8: Locating Starter Terminal Cover

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    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Right side shown in illustration, left side similar.
11. Position the sway bar in place and install 4 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Sway Bar Nuts

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    Raptor 

12. Install the heat shield and the 2 nuts.
    1. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
       Fig 10: Identifying Heat Shield Nuts

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       All vehicles 

13. NOTE: Inspect the transmission case to make sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube O-rings did not remain in the transmission case. Carefully remove and discard them from the case if retained.

    Install 4 new O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes O-Rings

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14. NOTE: Install a new transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt.

    Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes and a new transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt.

    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes-To-Transmission Bolt

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15. If equipped, install the selector lever cable splash shield and the nut.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 13: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Nut

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16. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the transmission-to-engine bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolt

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      5.0L (4V) 

17. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the nut to the front of the engine.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut

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    6.2L (2V) 

18. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the nut to the front of the engine.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut

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    All vehicles 

19. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
    Fig 17: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

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20. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches

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    4WD 

21. Install the rearward skid plate and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 19: Locating Rearward Skid Plate Bolts

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22. If equipped, install the forward skid plate and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 20: Locating Forward Skid Plate Bolts

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23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .

    All vehicles 

24. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check in GENERAL PROCEDURES - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6R80).
25. Check for leaks.