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Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
    1. Remove pin-type retainer.
    2. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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  3. Remove the bolts.
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    • Remove the retainers.

    • Remove the push pins and the engine rear shield.

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  5. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  6. Remove the starter motor insulator.
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  7. Remove the retainers and the heatshield.
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  8. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
    NOTE: Note the location of the bolts and studbolts for assembly.

    Remove the bolts, studbolts and the transmission fluid pan.

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  9. NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

    Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.

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  10. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolt.

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  11. Remove the bolt, nuts and position aside the transmission fluid cooler.
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  12. Position aside the park manual release cable.

    1. Disconnect the rod from the manual control lever.
    2. Remove and discard the bolts and position aside the cable assembly.

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

    Using a high-lift transmission jack and wooden blocks, support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack, Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  14. Remove the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  15. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the component.

    Position and support the driveshaft aside.

    1. Mark the driveshaft flex coupling to the transmission flange.
    2. Remove and discard the driveshaft flex coupling to transmission flange bolts.
    3. Separate the flex coupling from the transfer case / transmission flange.

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  16. Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .

    All vehicles 

  17. NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect/connect the connector or damage to the connector/wire harness will occur.

    Disconnect the electrical connector, wiring harness retainers and position aside the wiring harness.

    1. Slide the safety lock out.
    2. Press the connector tab in.
    3. Rotate the locking arm up and disconnect the transmission electrical connector.

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  18. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.
    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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  19. Disconnect the transmission vent tube.
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  20. Remove the LH bellhousing bolt and studbolts.
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  21. Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
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  22. Remove the RH bellhousing bolts.
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  23. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool and remove the transmission from the vehicle. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
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    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  24. NOTE: If installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, remove the transmission support bracket.

    If necessary, remove the bolts and the transmission support bracket.

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    All vehicles 

  25. 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 procedure. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning .

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