Removal And Installation: Transaxle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the ACL and the outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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NOTE: Keep the TCM electrical connector straight when disconnecting it or damage to the connector terminals can occur.
- Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- Visual check.
- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
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NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.
Marker. Turn the component CW through 45 degrees. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- Remove the subframe. Refer to
UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM
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NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
Drain the transmission fluid.
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- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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- Relocate and support the component.
- Special Tool(s): Remover, Halfshaft 205-832, Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A).
- Relocate and support the component.
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Special Tool(s): Support Bar, Engine 303-F072.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack. Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.
- Special Tool(s): Retainer, Torque Converter 307-566.
- If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. Refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - 6F35 .