Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to the Transmission Cooler Flushing Job Aid on the FMCDealer website.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the 21 transmission fluid pan bolts and remove the transmission fluid pan. Drain the transmission fluid into a container.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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Install the transmission fluid pan and the 21 transmission fluid pan bolts. Tighten transmission fluid pan bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack contacts the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

NOTE: Make sure the transmission is securely fastened to the transmission jack.

Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission and remove the jack stand.
Remove the fuel line bracket bolt from the left side of the transmission and position the fuel line bracket aside.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Line Bracket Aside
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If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Nut
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Vehicles equipped with 3.7L engine Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Remove the 2 transmission damper bolts and remove the transmission damper.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Damper And Bolts
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Vehicles equipped with a floor shift
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.

NOTE: The 3.5L engine is shown in illustration, the 3.7L, 5.0L and 6.2L engines are similar.

Rotate the cable adjustment lock upward and remove the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 6: Rotating Cable Adjustment Lock
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Vehicles equipped with a column shift
Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Lock
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All vehicles
NOTE: The column shift is shown in illustration, the floor shift is similar.

Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and remove the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Bracket Bolts
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Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L or 6.2L engine
Remove the transmission-to-engine bolt.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Case Bolt
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All vehicles
Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
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NOTE: The 3.5L and 3.7L engine is shown in illustration, the 5.0L and the 6.2L engines are similar.

Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut and position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes aside.

Fig 11: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut
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Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine
Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the access cover.

Fig 12: Locating Access Cover And Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove and discard the 4 flexplate-to-torque converter nuts.

Fig 13: Locating Torque Converter Nut
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Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L or 6.2L engine
Remove the flexplate inspection cover bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.

Fig 14: Identifying Flexplate Inspection Cover And Bolts
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Remove the rubber torque converter nut access cover.

Fig 15: Locating Rubber Torque Converter Access Cover
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Remove and discard the 4 flexplate-to-torque converter nuts.

Fig 16: Locating Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Nut
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All vehicles
NOTE: Do not pull on the wiring harness to disconnect the electrical connector or damage to the electrical connector will occur.

Disconnect the transmission electrical connector by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the electrical connector.

Fig 17: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
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Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the top of the transmission.

Fig 18: Locating Transmission Wiring Harness Retainers
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Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine

WARNING: Always secure transmission, transfer case, and axle assemblies to their service jack. Avoid obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Improperly secured assemblies or contact with obstructions may cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which could result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: The top 2 transmission-to-engine bolts secure the fuel line bracket to the transmission case.

Fig 19: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

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Remove the 10 transmission-to-engine bolts.
Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L or 6.2L engine

NOTE: Make sure to not pinch the transmission wiring harness between the transmission and the body or damage can occur.

NOTE: Remove the top 2 transmission-to-engine bolts before removing the rest of the bolts.

NOTE: The top left transmission-to-engine bolt secures the fuel line bracket to the transmission case.

Fig 20: Locating Transmission Case Bolt

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Remove the 6 remaining transmission-to-engine bolts.
All vehicles
Slide the transmission back enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer.

Fig 21: Identifying Torque Converter Retainer
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Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
If the transmission is being disassembled to install new parts, or if a new or remanufactured transmission is being installed, clean and backflush the transmission fluid cooler, the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler (if equipped) and the transmission fluid cooler tubes to prevent contaminants from entering the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .