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Transmission Case Reseal

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD304653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
GFD304654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Handle
GFD304655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-990
Installer, Axle Seal
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-ROW
GFD304656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-D011 (D80L-100-G)
Actuator Pin (Dia 3/16)
GFD304657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-D019 (D80L-100-Q)
Collet, 3/4 to 7/8
GFD304658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Holding Fixture, Transmission
GFD304659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-091
Handle, Torque Converter
TKIT-2009TC-F
GFD304660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-566
Retainer, Torque Converter
TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM
TKIT-2006C-LM
TKIT-2006C-ROW
GFD304661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-625
Fixture, Bench Mounting
TKIT-2008ET-FLM
TKIT-2008ET-ROW
GFD304662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-627
Installer, Converter Seal
TKIT-2008ET-FLM
TKIT-2008ET-ROW
GFD304663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-635
Protector, Turbine Shaft Seal
TKIT-2008ET-FLM
TKIT-2008ET-ROW
GFD304664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-718
Installer, Axle Seal
TKIT-2013B-FL
TKIT-2013B-ROW
GFD304665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-723
Installer, Turbine Seal
TKIT-2014A-FL
Puller

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant
TA-29
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Repair 

  1. Remove the transmission.
  2. For information on component views and base part numbers. Refer to: Transmission Description .
  3. NOTE: Use M10 x 1.5 x 25mm bolts to attach the special tool to the transmission case.

    Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.

    GFD304666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Mount the transmission to the bench-mounted holding fixture. Use Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission, 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
    GFD304667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD304668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

    Using the special tools, remove the torque converter from the transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 307-091 Handle, Torque Converter.

    GFD304669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the LH halfshaft seal.
    GFD304670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.
    GFD304671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
    GFD304672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Using a dent puller, remove the torque converter hub seal. Use the General Equipment: Puller
    GFD304673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the torque converter housing bolts.

    GFD304674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Pry the torque converter housing loose from the transmission case.
    GFD304675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the torque converter housing from the transmission case.
    GFD304676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the clutch feed seals.
    GFD304677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • NOTE: If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft bushing surface shows signs of excessive wear or damage, a new LH transmission case bushing and a new LH halfshaft must be installed, or excessive noise or transmission failure can occur.

      Clean and inspect the LH transmission case bushing and the bushing surface on the LH halfshaft for damage or excessive wear. If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft shows signs of excessive wear or damage, install new components. Refer to: Transmission Case .

    • NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

      Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    GFD304678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Inspect the torque converter housing and the differential ring gear for damage or excessive wear. If the differential ring gear shows signs of excessive wear or damage replace the differential ring gear. Refer to: Transmission Case .

    • NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

      Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    GFD304679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Assemble the special tools and remove and discard the input shaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer, 303-D011 (D80L-100-G) Actuator Pin (Dia 3/16), 303-D019 (D80L-100-Q) Collet, 3/4 to 7/8.
    GFD304680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Install a new input shaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-723 Installer, Turbine Seal.
    GFD304681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Using the special tool, install the input shaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-723 Installer, Turbine Seal.
    GFD304682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the 5 new clutch feed seals.
    GFD304683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the special tool on the input shaft. Use Special Service Tool: 307-635 Protector, Turbine Shaft Seal.
    GFD304684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Verify the thrust washer and thrust bearing are correctly installed.

    1. No. 13 thrust washer.
    2. No. 11 drive sprocket thrust bearing.

    GFD304685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. NOTE: Be sure the sealing surfaces of the torque converter housing and the transmission housing are free of oil before applying silicone.

    Apply silicone to the sealing surface of the transmission case.

    Material: Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant / TA-29

    GFD304686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the torque converter housing on the transmission case.
    GFD304676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: Be sure the torque converter housing stud bolt is in the correct location as noted during disassembly.

    Install the torque converter housing bolts and the torque converter housing stud bolt.

    Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

    GFD304674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the special tool. Remove Special Service Tool: 307-635 Protector, Turbine Shaft Seal.
    GFD304687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Install a new torque converter hub seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-627 Installer, Converter Seal.
    GFD304688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Using the special tool, install a new torque converter hub seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-627 Installer, Converter Seal.
    GFD304689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
    GFD304690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Assemble the special tools. Install a new LH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.
    GFD304691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Using the special tools, install the new LH halfshaft seal in the transmission case. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.
    GFD304692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. NOTE: FWD Vehicles.

    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD304691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: FWD Vehicles.

    Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD304693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: AWD Vehicles.
    NOTE: Special tool 307-718 is reversible, make sure it is assemble correctly for AWD vehicles.

    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-718 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD304694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: AWD Vehicles.

    Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-718 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD304695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

    Using the special tools, install the torque converter. Use Special Service Tool: 307-091 Handle, Torque Converter.

    GFD304696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD304697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the transmission from the bench-mounted holding fixture. Use Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission, 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
    GFD304667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
    GFD304666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Install the transmission.