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Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD265836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1554 Engine Support Bar
Transmission Jack
Retaining Strap
Wooden Block
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD264606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .
  4. Remove the wiring retainers and the nuts and remove the battery tray support bracket.
    GFD268982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the gearshift cables.
    GFD266035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector, wiring retainer and remove the bolt and the ground strap.
    GFD268983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bellhousing bolts.
    GFD265866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the nuts and position aside the wiring bracket.
    GFD268984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts and position aside the starter.
    GFD265868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the CAC hose.
    GFD266130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket-to-catalytic converter nuts.
    2. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket-to-transmission nuts.
    GFD266131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the catalytic converter insulator.
    2. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket.
    3. Remove the inspection cover.
    GFD266132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the nuts and bracket.
    GFD266175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the subframe to roll restrictor bolt.
    2. Remove the roll restrictor-to-roll restrictor bracket bolt. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    GFD268985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the front roll restrictor bracket-to-transmission bolt.
    GFD268986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
  17. Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH .
  18. Remove the front wheels. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  19. NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.
    NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

    Remove and discard the lower control arm bolt and nut and separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.

    GFD264387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    1. Remove and discard the 2 bearing strap nuts.
    2. Remove and discard the bearing strap.
    3. Slide the intermediate shaft out far enough to clear the seal.

    GFD268987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the seal protector. 97ZT-7M181-A Seal Protector.
    2. Remove the intermediate shaft from the transmission.
    GFD268988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: The inner constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 18°.
    NOTE: The outer constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 45°.

    Position aside intermediate shaft aside.

    GFD268559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the bellhousing bolts.
    GFD268989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the bellhousing bolts.
    GFD268990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: Use caution when lowering the vehicle after the special tool is installed. If the vehicle is lowered onto the special tool, damage to the special tool or the vehicle can occur.

    Install the special tool and support the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1554 Engine Support Bar.

    GFD268991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the bolt and the transmission support insulator.
    GFD268639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the bolts and the transmission support insulator bracket.
    GFD268970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Disconnect the clutch hydraulic tube.

    GFD265926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  30. Install the following items:

    • Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    • Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
    • Use the General Equipment: Retaining Strap

    GFD268992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Using the special tool, lower the engine and transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1554 Engine Support Bar.
    GFD268993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Using the special tool, move the engine and transmission forward. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1554 Engine Support Bar.
    GFD268994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the bellhousing bolt.
    GFD268995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the bellhousing bolt.
    GFD268996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the transmission.
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