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Transmission - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT: 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 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 

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

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  4. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
    GFD464149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  5. Remove and discard the bolt and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    GFD464150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.
    GFD464151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  7. Remove the bolt and the LH isolator cap.
    GFD464223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the RH and LH transmission support insulator bolts (W718353).
    GFD464224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using an adjustable stand and a wooden block, raise the rear of the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD464225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  10. Remove the retainers and heatshield.
    GFD464152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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.

    GFD464153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

    Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.

    GFD464153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

    1. Lower the transmission onto the transmission support insulator.
    2. Remove the adjustable stand and wooden block.
    GFD464226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  13. 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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  14. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  15. Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
  16. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor and the RH HO2S electrical connectors.
    GFD464155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the bolts from the catalytic converter flange to the muffler inlet pipe.
    GFD463521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

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

    GFD464227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. If equipped, remove the bolt and the selector lever cable splash shield.
    GFD464120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. 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.

    GFD464157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  21. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.
    GFD464158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  22. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and disconnect the transfer case vent tube.
    GFD464159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Disconnect the transfer case electrical connector.
    GFD463528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  24. 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.

    GFD464160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the lower bellhousing bolts.
    GFD464228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the rubber torque converter nut access cover.
    GFD464229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. 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.

    GFD464230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the top bellhousing bolts and position aside the bracket.
    GFD464231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the LH bellhousing bolts and the selector lever cable bracket.
    GFD464232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolt.
    GFD464233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD464221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  32. Using the high-lift transmission jack, remove the transmission from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    GFD464168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    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.
    GFD464169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. 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.
    GFD464170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  34. 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 .