Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS): Installation

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1. NOTE: If removed, inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary.
   1. Install the backing ring (7J324)
   2. Lubricate and install the seal (7D258)

      Material

      : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV,)

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2. Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes, the new bolts and the nuts.
   1. Torque

      : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

   2. Torque

      : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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3. NOTE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever, it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft. Damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the manual lever will come loose.
   NOTE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.

   Install the manual control lever and nut.

   Torque

   : 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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4. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.

   Material

   : Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

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5. 1. Inspect the torque converter stud and flexplate for paint marks.
   2. Align the torque converter stud and flexplate hole paint marks and position above the centerline.

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6. NOTE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.

   If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.

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7. NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.

   Using a transmission jack, support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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8. Position the transmission behind the engine and remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.

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9. Position the transmission on the dowel pins and install the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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10. Install the LH transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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11. Connect the PTU vent hose and the coolant tube.

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12. 1. Install the RH transmission-to-engine bolt.

       Torque

       : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    2. Install the ground cable and nut.

       Torque

       : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    3. Connect the wiring harness retainer.

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13. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Install the new torque converter nuts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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14. Install the access cover and the retainers.

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15. Connect the electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.

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16. Install the roll restrictor bracket and new bolts.

    Torque

    : 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

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17. Install a new LH catalytic converter gasket.

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18. NOTE: Evenly tighten the fasteners during installation.

    Install the LH catalytic converter and the new nuts.

    Torque

    : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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19. Position back the generator.

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20. Position the A/C line bracket on the generator stud.

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21. Tighten the A/C compressor bolts and studbolt in the sequence shown.
    1. Torque

       : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Torque

       : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    3. Torque

       : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    Fig 1: A/C Compressor Bolts Tightening Sequence

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22. Install the generator bolt and nut.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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23. Connect the wiring harness retainers, connect the electrical connectors and slide up the insulator.

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24. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

25. Install the catalytic converter bracket and the bolts.
    1. Torque

       : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    2. Torque

       : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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26. 1. Inspect the RH halfshaft seal surface.
    2. Inspect the dust shield.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

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27. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.

    Install a new RH halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH - FWD .

28. NOTE: Do not fully install the shaft at this time.

    Using part: 4W1W-4N206-A, install the inboard splines of the RH halfshaft through the halfshaft seal protector and the new halfshaft seal.

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29. Install the RH halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the intermediate shaft bearing support bracket.

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30. Install the new halfshaft retaining strap and the new halfshaft retaining strap nuts.

    Torque

    :Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Stage 3: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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31. Inspect the halfshaft hub for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.
    1. Inspect the dust shield.
    2. Inspect the LH halfshaft seal surface.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

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32. NOTE: Make sure new component is installed.

    Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.

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33. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.

    Install a new LH halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal LH .

34. NOTE: Do not fully install shaft at this time.

    Using part: AA5P-4N206-A, install the splines of the LH halfshaft through the halfshaft seal protector and the new halfshaft seal.

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35. NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joints or damage can result.
    NOTE: Pull on the inner CV joint to ensure the halfshaft circlip is seated properly.

    Insert the LH halfshaft until the halfshaft retaining clip is fully seated.

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36. Install the transmission support insulator and new bolts.

    Torque

    : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

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37. Install the new rear roll restrictor bolt.

    Torque

    : 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)

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38. 1. Install the transmission support insulator bracket and new bolts.

       Torque

       : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    2. Install the transmission support insulator bracket bolt.

       Torque

       : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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39. Install the RH and LH cowl filler panels and the retainers.

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40. Install the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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41. Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
42. If equipped with active warm up install the bolts.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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43. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube.
    1. Install a new bolt.

       Torque

       : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Tighten the fitting.

       Torque

       : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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44. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube and the new bolts.

    Torque

    : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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45. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

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46. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

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47. 1. Install the ground wire and the bolt.

       Torque

       : 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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48. Connect the PCV tube.

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49. Install the vacuum harness pressure sensor and the bolt.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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50. 1. Attach the cable to the transmission control lever.
    2. Position the cable and install the bolt.

       Torque

       : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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51. Connect the LH HO2S and the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.

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52. Install the RH CAC intake pipe, install the bolt and connect the electrical connectors.

    Torque

    : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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53. Install the RH air cleaner outlet pipe, install the bolt and connect the tubes.

    Torque

    : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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54. 1. Install the engine appearance cover and the fasteners.

       Torque

       : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    2. Install the oil filler cap.

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55. Connect the RH CAC intake pipe and tighten the clamp.

    Torque

    : 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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56. Install the LH CAC intake pipe.

    Torque

    : 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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57. Connect the RH air cleaner outlet pipe and the RH CAC intake pipe and tighten the clamps.

    Torque

    : 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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    All wheel drive (AWD) 

58. Install the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

59. Install the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe .

    All vehicles 

60. Install the following items:
    1. Refer to: Battery Tray .
    2. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

61. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55 .
62. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
63. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
64. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated. Refer to: Transmission Strategy Download .