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Transmission - 3.3L Duratec-V6: Installation

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NOTE: Prior to installing a new transmission or an overhauled transmission with a new main control, record the solenoid strategy identification tag. If a new main control was installed, install the replacement solenoid body tag over the original identification tag.
  1. NOTE: Prior to installation of the transmission, lubricate the torque converter pilot hub or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

    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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  2. 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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  3. Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
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  4. NOTE: If transmission is being replaced, remove the transmission fluid fill plug and verify that the transmission is filled with transmission fluid.
    NOTE: If transmission was disassembled, add transmission fluid to the transmission.
    NOTE: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) shown, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) similar.

    1. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug transmission fluid level indicator assembly.
    2. Verify transmission is filled with transmission fluid.
    3. Slightly tilt the transmission rearward.
    4. If the transmission was disassembled, add 11.9 L (12.6 qt) of transmission fluid to the transmission through the transmission fluid fill hole.

      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

    • Loosely install the transmission fluid fill plug when finished.

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  5. Support the front of the engine with a jack stand and block of wood. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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  6. NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.

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

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  7. Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
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  8. Align the index-mark made during removal.
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  9. NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before aligning the transmission to the engine.

    1. Install the lower bellhousing bolts far enough to be used as guide pins.
    2. Install the upper bell housing bolt and tighten until the transmission bellhousing contacts the engine.

    • Tighten the RH and lower bellhousing bolts.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  10. Install the RH bellhousing bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  11. Install the upper bellhousing studbolts and bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  12. Connect the wiring harness retainers and the vent tube.
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  13. Install the LH bellhousing studbolts and bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  14. Connect the wiring harness retainers on the studbolts.
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  15. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Using a magnetic socket, install the new torque converter nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  16. Install the torque converter nut access cover and the retainers.
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  17. Connect the transmission electrical connector and the retainers.
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  18. Install the front driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  19. Position back the transmission park manual release cable, install the new bolts and connect the cable to the ballstud.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  20. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler O-ring seals and install new O-ring seals if necessary. Lubricate the O-ring seals.

    Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

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  21. NOTE: Make sure the oil cooler is completely installed against the transmission before tightening, or damage to the cooler could result.

    Install the transmission fluid cooler and loosely install the bolt and the nuts by hand.

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  22. NOTE: Make sure the oil cooler is completely installed against the transmission before tightening, or damage to the cooler could result.

    Tighten the bolt and nuts in the sequence shown.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  23. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  24. Install the heat shield and the retainers.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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  25. Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  26. Install the RH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
  27. Install the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  28. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
  29. If a new transmission or a new main control was installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated. Refer to: Transmission Strategy Download .
  30. If the transmission was overhauled, the adaptive drive cycle must be updated. Refer to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle .
  31. While driving the vehicle, use the scan tool to verify that the TFT has reached a temperature of 96 °-101 °C (206 °-215 °F). This will circulate the transmission fluid through the torque converter and the transmission fluid cooling system, eliminating any trapped air in the transmission fluid cooling system.
  32. Check the transmission fluid level Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
  33. Install the rear underbody shield, bolts and the pin-type retainers.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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    1. Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    2. Install pin-type retainer.
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