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Removal And Installation: Transmission: Removal

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All vehicles 

  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: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    2. Refer to: Battery Tray .
    3. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

  3. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers. Remove the bracket nuts and the battery tray bracket.
    GFD326783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever. Remove the bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable and bracket.
    GFD326784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the vent tube retainer.
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  6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD327313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe .
  8. Remove the bolts, the roll restrictor and bracket.
    GFD327332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.
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  10. Remove the nut and the ground cable.
    GFD327334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  12. Remove the starter motor insulator.
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  13. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor belt cover.
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  14. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.
    NOTE: Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.

    Using a magnetic socket, remove and discard the torque converter nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

    GFD326799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers and the transmission electrical connector.
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  16. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and the TSS sensor electrical connector.
    GFD327315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the transmission fluid auxiliary pump electrical connector.
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  18. 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)

    GFD327316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  20. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

    Remove the bolt and position aside the LH brake hose.

    GFD327336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. WARNING: Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.

    Remove the bolt, detach the retainer and position aside the LH front wheel speed sensor.

    GFD327337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
    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 LH lower ball joint nut and bolt.

    GFD326790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: Do not pull on the halfshaft. Pull or pry on the inner CV housing only or damage may occur.

    Position aside and support the LH halfshaft.

    GFD327338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.
    GFD326792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

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

    Remove the bolt and position aside the RH brake hose.

    GFD326788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. WARNING: Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.

    Remove the bolt, detach the retainer and position aside the RH front wheel speed sensor.

    GFD326789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
    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 RH lower ball joint nut and bolt.

    GFD326790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and nuts.
    GFD327339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. NOTE: Do not pull on the halfshaft or the CV joint will separate. Always pull on the intermediate shaft.

    Position aside and support the RH halfshaft.

    GFD327340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with all wheel drive (AWD) 

  30. Remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to: Transfer Case .

    All vehicles 

  31. NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

    1. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
    2. After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.

    GFD327341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Install the special tool and support the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.
    GFD326787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
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  34. Remove the nuts, bolts and the transmission support insulator.
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  35. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
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  36. 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

  37. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
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  38. Separate the transmission from the engine, install the special tool and remove the transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD327346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

    Remove and discard the transmission cooler tube bolts. Remove the nut, bolt and the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

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  40. 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.
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  41. NOTE: Failure to clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in transmission failure.

    If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. Clean the transmission-mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes by hand. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning .

  42. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the transmission support insulator bracket.

    Remove the transmission support insulator bracket.

    GFD327349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the vent tube.

    Remove the vent tube.

    GFD326723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the manual lever.

    Remove the nut and the manual lever.

    GFD326810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Inspect the transmission case bushing. If the surface shows signs of excessive wear or damage, replace the transmission case bushing. Refer to: Transmission Case Bushing .
    GFD327350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Inspect the LH halfshaft journal. If there is metal transfer on the journal, replace the LH halfshaft.

    1. Halfshaft journal with normal wear.
    2. Halfshaft journal with metal transfer. Refer to: FRONT HALFSHAFT LH - 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6F35

    GFD327351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Inspect the LH halfshaft hub for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.

    1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
    2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

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