Transmission - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) - I4: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Battery Tray .
2. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever, remove the bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable and bracket.

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Disconnect the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

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Remove the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.

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Disconnect the TSS sensor electrical connector.

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Remove the nut and the ground cable.

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Remove the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) - I4 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .
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: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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Remove and discard the halfshaft bracket and the nuts.

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Position the RH halfshaft aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.

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Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer, 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) Remover, Halfshaft, 205-290 (T89P-3415-B) Remover, Halfshaft (Plate).

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Position the LH halfshaft aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.

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Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.

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Disconnect the transmission fluid auxiliary pump electrical connector.

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Remove the bolts and position aside the CAC coolant pump.

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Disconnect the wiring harness retainers.

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Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
Remove the stater motor insulator.

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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

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

If necessary, remove the bolts and the roll restrictor bracket.

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Remove the nuts and bolts and the catalytic converter bracket.

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Remove the transmission fluid warmer bracket nut.

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Remove the engine appearance cover.

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Loosen the clamps, disconnect the electrical connectors and the harness retainers.

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NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

Disconnect the electrical connector and hose, remove the bolt and the CAC tube.

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Remove the bolts and the bracket.

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Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1502 Lifting Device Engine.

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Remove the retainers and the RH and LH filler panels.

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Using the special tools, support the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine, 303-290B-18 Adapter for 303-290B, 303-1502 Lifting Device Engine.

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Remove and the bolt and nuts, remove the bracket and the transmission support insulator.

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Remove the bolts and the transmission support insulator damper.

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Remove the bolts and the transmission support insulator bracket.

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler bypass bracket nuts.

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Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bolts, and remove the transmission fluid warmer bolts.

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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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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
NOTE: The transmission-to-engine bolts differ in length. Mark the bolts for correct installation.

Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.

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Separate the transmission from the engine and install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.

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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, carryout 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 .