Transmission - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS): Installation
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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.
- Install the backing ring (7J324)
- Lubricate and install the seal (7D285)
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV,)
- Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes, the new bolts and the nuts.
- Torque
: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Torque
- 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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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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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
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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.
- Install the transmission-to-engine bolts. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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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)
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- Install the transmission support insulator bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
- Install the transmission support insulator damper and the bolts.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Install the transmission support insulator and bracket. Apply Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer to the nuts.
- Material
: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
- Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Material
: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B
Torque: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
- Material
- Install the RH and LH filler panels and the retainers.
- Install the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Connect the wiring harness retainer.
- Install the catalytic converter support bracket, the studs and the nuts.
- Torque
: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
- Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Torque
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NOTE: Tighten in the sequence shown.
Install the roll restrictor bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)
- Install the starter insulator.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
- Connect the wiring harness retainers.
- Connect the transmission electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
- Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.
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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 .
- Install the special tool.
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NOTE: Do not fully install shaft at this time.
Using the seal protector, insert the splines of the halfshaft through the halfshaft seal and remove the seal protector.
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NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft bearing retaining clip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
Insert the halfshaft until the halfshaft retaining clip is fully seated.
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- Inspect the RH halfshaft seal surface.
- Inspect the dust shield.
- Inspect the differential side gear splines.
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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 .
- Install the seal protector.
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NOTE: Remove the seal protector before completely installing the halfshaft.
Install the halfshaft through the seal protector.
- Remove the special tool and insert the halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the intermediate shaft bracket.
- 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)
- Install the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) - I4 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .
- Install the ground cable and the nut.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Connect the TSS sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the wiring harness retainer.
- Install the selector lever cable bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Install the following items:
- Refer to: Battery Tray .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .
- Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
- After completing the repairs perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.
- If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated. Refer to: Transmission Strategy Download .