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Removal And Installation: Transmission: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the starter motor assembly. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  3. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  4. Remove the front driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  5. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
    GFD463518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  6. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

    Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

    GFD463519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

    Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.

    GFD463519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.
    NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

    Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

  9. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  10. Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
  11. Disconnect the HO2S and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
    GFD463520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolts from the catalytic converter flange to the muffler inlet pipe.
    GFD463521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

    Remove and discard the catalytic converter nuts and remove the catalytic converter. Discard the gasket.

    GFD463522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.
    GFD463523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
    GFD463496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt and position aside the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    GFD463524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

    1. Remove the selector lever cable bolt.
    2. Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    3. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the bracket and position aside.

    GFD463525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 

  18. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.
    GFD463526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  19. Disconnect the transfer case vent tube.
    GFD463527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Disconnect the transfer case electrical connector.
    GFD463528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  21. NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the electrical connector or damage to the electrical connector will occur.

    1. Rotate the transmission electrical connector counterclockwise.
    2. Pull the transmission electrical connector out to disconnect.
    3. Disconnect the transmission fluid auxiliary pump electrical connector.
    4. Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

    GFD463529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD463530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    1. Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.
    2. Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD463531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.
    GFD463532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.
    GFD463533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the top bellhousing bolts and position aside the bracket.
    GFD463534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the LH bellhousing bolts and the selector lever cable bracket.
    GFD463535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD463536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  29. Using the high-lift transmission jack, remove the transmission from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

    1. Make sure the transmission is securely fastened to the transmission jack.
    2. Slide the transmission towards the rear of the vehicle.
    3. Tilt the front of the transmission down.
    4. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
    GFD463537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, remove and discard the bolts and separate the transfer case from the transmission.
    GFD463538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  32. If installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, remove and discard the bolts.
    GFD463539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. 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 procedure. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Raptor .

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