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Transmission - 3.5L Duratec (212kW/278PS): Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Battery Tray .
    2. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .
    3. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    4. Refer to: Starter Motor .

  3. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the transmission.
    GFD281331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the top torque converter housing bolts.
    GFD281332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the special tool on the RH cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1529 Lift Eye, Engine.
    GFD281243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the special tool on the LH cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1245 Engine Lift Eye.
    GFD281244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the retainers and the RH and LH cowl filler panels.
    GFD281226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the retainers and the upper air deflector.
    GFD281333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using the special tools, support the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-1454 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1529 Lift Eye, Engine., 303-1245 Engine Lift Eye.
    GFD281245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the transmission support insulator bracket bolt.
    2. Remove and discard the bolts and remove the transmission support insulator bracket.
    GFD281232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the rear roll restrictor bolt.
    GFD281246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove and discard the bolts, lower the transmission and remove the transmission support insulator.
    GFD281247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe .
  14. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

    Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. Install the drain plug.

    Torque

    : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    GFD281253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Position aside and support the LH halfshaft.
    GFD281281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the circlip.
    GFD281282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the bolts and the roll restrictor bracket.
    GFD281334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    FWD 

  18. Remove the halfshaft bearing bracket bolts. Position aside and support the RH halfshaft.
    GFD281335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD 

  19. Remove the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .

    All vehicles 

  20. Remove the fasteners and the torque converter inspection cover.
    GFD281336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove and discard the torque converter bolts.
    GFD281337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the transmission electrical connector, remove the wiring retainers and position aside the vehicle wiring harness.
    GFD281254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    GFD281279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
    GFD281280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with active warm up.

    Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.

    GFD281275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.

    1. Remove and discard the bolt.
    2. Loosen the fitting and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.

    GFD281276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the nuts and position aside the transmission fluid warmer.
    GFD281277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Using the transmission jack, support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    GFD281296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the remaining torque converter housing bolts.

    1. If equipped.

    GFD281338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool and remove the transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD281339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the nut and the manual control lever.
    GFD281302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: It is only necessary to remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission if the transmission is being overhauled or replaced. If the transmission is being removed for access to other components only, it is not necessary to remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

    Remove the nuts and the bolts, pull the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes straight up and remove the assembly from the transmission.

    GFD281303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Inspect the transmission case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transmission case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.
    GFD281304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. If the transmission is being removed to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning .
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