Section 28 (Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - 3160): Installation: Transmission

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Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1	ESA-M1C75-B
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC	WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,

WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Clean the input shaft and apply a small amount of grease to the splined surface and the pilot bearing surface.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

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Install the bellhousing bolts in the correct location as noted during removal.
1. 60 mm Bolt
2. 60 mm Studbolt
3. 75 mm Studbolt
4. 25 mm Studbolt
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Connect the clutch master cylinder tube and install the retainer.

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Install the vent tube.

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Connect the electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers.

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Install the wiring harness and the nut on the studbolt.
Torque: 115 lb.in (13 Nm)

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Inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary.
1. Backing ring (7J324)
2. Seal (7D285)
  Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV,)
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes, bolts and nuts.
Torque: 1: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) 3: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the LH catalyst monitor sensor. Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor .
Install the RH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
Install the transmission support insulator and crossmember and the bolts.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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Install the gearshift lever. Refer to: Gearshift Lever .
Install the upper RH catalytic converter nut.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Fill the transmission. Refer to: Transmission Draining and Filling .
Connect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Fill and bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to: Clutch System Bleeding .