Transmission - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS): Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and remove the engine appearance cover.

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Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector.

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Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector and the harness retainer.

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Remove the following items:
1. Remove the starter motor assembly. Refer to: Starter Motor .
2. Remove the transmission fluid cooler. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
3. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Remove the front driveshaft assembly. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.

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All vehicles
Remove and discard the bolt and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

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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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Remove the retainers and heatshield.

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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 and the transmission fluid pan.

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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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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

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Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.

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Remove the bolts from the catalytic converter flange to the muffler inlet pipe.

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NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

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

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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.

Remove the bolts, disconnect the selector lever cable and position aside.

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Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.

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Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and disconnect the transfer case vent tube.

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Disconnect the transfer case electrical connector.

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All vehicles
NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the electrical connector or damage to the electrical connector will occur.
1. Slide the lock tab up and disconnect the transmission electrical connector.
2. Pull the transmission electrical connector out to disconnect.
3. Detach the retainers from the transmission and position the wiring harness aside.
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the access cover.

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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.
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Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.

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Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.

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Remove the top bellhousing bolts and position aside the bracket.

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Remove the LH bellhousing bolts and the selector lever cable bracket.

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Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.

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Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
Using the high-lift transmission jack, remove the transmission from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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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.
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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.

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All vehicles
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 - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)/3.0L Power Stroke Diesel/3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .