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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 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.
    GFD558911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  6. Remove the transmission fluid heat exchanger. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger .
  7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube nut and detach the retainer.
    GFD558912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.
    GFD558819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  9. Remove the bolt and the LH isolator cap.
    GFD558847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove and discard the RH and LH transmission support insulator bolts (W718353).
    GFD558913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Using an adjustable stand and a wooden block, raise the rear of the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Wooden BlockUse the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD558914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  12. Remove the retainers and heatshield.
    GFD558915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. 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.

    GFD558916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

    Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.

    GFD558916Courtesy 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.
    GFD558917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  16. 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

    GFD558918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  18. Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
  19. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor and the RHHO2S electrical connectors.
    GFD558919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the bolts from the catalytic converter flange to the muffler inlet pipe.
    GFD558920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

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

    GFD558921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  22. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and pushpin.
    GFD558922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  23. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt, pushpin and disconnect the transfer case vent tube.
    GFD558788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the transfer case electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the transfer case electrical harness retainer.
    GFD558923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  25. 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 retainer from the transmission.
    4. Remove the bolt from the transmission and position aside the wiring harness.

    GFD558924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the lower bellhousing bolts.
    GFD558925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the rubber torque converter nut access cover.
    GFD558926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. 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.

    GFD558927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the top bellhousing bolts and position aside the bracket.
    GFD558928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the LH bellhousing bolts.
    GFD558929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolt.
    GFD558930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD558869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

  33. Using the high-lift transmission jack, remove the transmission from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    GFD558931Courtesy 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.
    GFD558932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. 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.
    GFD558933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  36. 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 - Vehicles With: Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger .

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