Removal And Installation: Transmission: Installation

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1. Install the manual lever and the nut.

   Torque : 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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2. Install the vent tube.

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3. Install the transmission support insulator bracket.

   Torque : 46 lb.ft (62 Nm)

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4. 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 (7D285)

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

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5. Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes, the new bolts and the nut.

   Torque : Bolts: 97 lb.in (11 Nm) Nut: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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6. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease.

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

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

   Support the transmission with a transmission jack. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

9. NOTE: Align the torque converter index-mark made during removal.

   Position the transmission behind the engine and remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.

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10. Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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11. Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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12. NOTE: Clean the bolts using a wire brush and apply Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer to the threads.

    Install the transmission support insulator.

    1. Install the transmission support insulator bolts.

       Material : Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

       Torque : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    2. Install the transmission support insulator nuts.

       Torque : 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

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

    Torque : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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14. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.
    1. Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.

       Material : Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

    2. Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
    3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.

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15. Connect the transmission fluid auxiliary pump electrical connector.

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16. Connect the wiring harness retainer and the TSS sensor electrical connector.

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17. Connect the wiring harness retainers and the transmission electrical connector.

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18. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.
    NOTE: The torque converter nuts are accessed from the top of the vehicle.

    Using a magnetic socket install the new torque converter nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

    Torque : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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19. Install the starter insulator.

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20. Install the A/C compressor belt cover and the bolts.

    Torque : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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21. Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
22. Install the ground cable and the nut.

    Torque : 16 lb.ft (22 Nm)

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23. Connect the transmission cooler lines.

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24. Install the roll restrictor, bracket and the bolts.

    Torque : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

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25. Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.

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26. 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 .

27. Install the seal protector.

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

    Using seal protector, install the LH halfshaft splines through the seal protector and remove the seal protector.

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29. Install the LH halfshaft until the halfshaft retaining clip is fully seated.

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30. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

    Insert the lower LH ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install a new bolt and nut.

    Torque : 38 lb.ft (52 Nm)

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31. WARNING: Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.
    • Position back the LH front wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.

      Torque : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    • Attach the LH wheel speed sensor retainer.

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32. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

    Position the LH brake hose and install the bolt.

    Torque : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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    Vehicles with all wheel drive (AWD) 

33. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to: Transfer Case .

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

34. 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 .

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

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36. Install the seal protector.

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37. NOTE: Remove the seal protector before completely installing the halfshaft.

    Install the RH halfshaft through the seal protector.

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38. Remove the seal protector and insert the RH halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the intermediate shaft bracket.

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39. 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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40. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

    Insert the RH lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install a new bolt and nut.

    Torque : 38 lb.ft (52 Nm)

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41. WARNING: Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.
    • Position back the RH front wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.

      Torque : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    • Attach the wheel speed sensor retainer.

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42. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

    Position the RH brake hose and install the bolt.

    Torque : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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43. Install the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe .
44. Connect the wiring harness retainers.

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45. Connect the vent tube retainer.

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46. Install the selector lever cable bracket and the bolts.

    Torque : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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47. Install the battery tray bracket and the nuts. Connect the wiring harness retainers.

    Torque : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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48. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .
49. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 .
50. Install the following items:
    1. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    2. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .

51. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
52. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated. Refer to: Transmission Strategy Download 

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53. NOTE: TFT must be greater than 38 deg.C (100 deg.F) for the PCM to command the pump on.

    Using the scan tool verify the TFT is above 38 deg.C (100 deg.F).

    • If TFT is below 38 deg.C (100 deg.F), run engine at 3000 RPM until specified temperature is achieved (approximately 2-4 minutes).

54. Prime the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump.
    1. Key ON, Engine OFF.
    2. Using the scan tool, command TRANS_PMP_CMD to 80% for 30 seconds. If the pump cannot be commanded on, verify TFT is above 38 deg.C (100 deg.F).
    3. Clear DTCs.

55. Carry out a road test until there is a stop / start event. If the restart is harsh, repeat the Transmission Fluid Pump prime procedure.
56. Continue road test and evaluate each stop / start event. Repeat prime procedure until three consecutive normal stop / start events are achieved.

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57. Using a scan tool, drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg.C (185-200 deg.F).
58. After completing the repairs perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.
59. If a new solenoid body is installed, complete the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle. Refer to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle .
60. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .