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Transmission Case Reseal

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD572041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
GFD572042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft T83-4000-A TKIT-1983-F TKIT-1983-FLM TKIT-1983-FX
GFD572043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission
GFD572044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-091 Handle, Torque Converter TKIT-2009TC-F
GFD572045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-ROW
GFD572046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-758 Installer, Axle Seal - FWD
GFD572047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-760 Installer, Converter Seal
GFD572048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-761 Installer, Turbine Seal
GFD572049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-762 Staking Tool, Turbine Seal
GFD572050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-763 Tool, Turbine Seal Deburring
GFD572051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-764 Installer/Sizer, Stator Teflon Seal
GFD572052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-765 Protector, Turbine Seal
GFD572053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-769 Fixture, Bench Mount
Puller

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 WSS-M4G323-A8
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV

Repair 

  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to: Transmission .
  2. For information on component views and base part numbers. Refer to: Transmission Description .
  3. Install the special tool and secure the transmission to the bench mounted fixture. Use Special Service Tool: 307-769 Fixture, Bench Mount, 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission.
    GFD572054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD572055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

    Using the special tools, remove the torque converter from the transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 307-091 Handle, Torque Converter.

    GFD572056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the LH halfshaft seal.
    GFD572057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.
    GFD572058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the torque converter housing bolts.

    GFD572059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Pry the torque converter housing loose from the transmission case.
    GFD572060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the torque converter housing from the transmission case.
    GFD572061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the clutch feed seals.
    GFD572062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • NOTE: If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft bushing surface shows signs of excessive wear or damage, a new LH transmission case bushing and a new LH halfshaft must be installed, or excessive noise or transmission failure can occur.

      Clean and inspect the LH transmission case bushing and the bushing surface on the LH halfshaft for damage or excessive wear. If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft shows signs of excessive wear or damage, install new components. Refer to: the appropriate Service Information .

    • NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

      Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    GFD572063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Inspect the torque converter housing and the differential ring gear for damage or excessive wear. If the differential ring gear shows signs of excessive wear or damage replace the differential ring gear.

    • NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

      Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    GFD572064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolts and the oil baffle.
    GFD572065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Clean the magnet on the bottom of the oil baffle.
    GFD572066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid pump assembly.
    GFD572067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove, clean and inspect the following items for the torque converter housing.

    1. Plastic thrust washer.
    2. Chain snubber assembly lubrication seal.
    3. No. 17 thrust bearing.

    GFD572068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the torque converter hub seal.
    GFD572069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Inspect the torque converter housing and the differential ring gear for damage or excessive wear. If the differential ring gear shows signs of excessive wear or damage replace the differential ring gear. Refer to: the appropriate Service Information .

    • NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

      Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    GFD572070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. NOTE: Note the orientation of the transmission fluid filter to the fluid pump assembly.

    Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter from the pump assembly.

    GFD572071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: Do not disassemble the oil pump assembly.

    Inspect the oil pump assembly for damage or excessive wear and install new, if necessary.

    GFD572072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter seal.
    GFD572073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the oil pump drive sprocket.
    GFD572074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. NOTE: Note position of locating tab on thrust washer.

    Remove the oil pump drive sprocket thrust washer.

    GFD572075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove and discard the stator seal.
    GFD572076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Using the special tool, debur the turbine shaft seal bore opening. Use Special Service Tool: 307-763 Tool, Turbine Seal Deburring.
    GFD572077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove and discard the turbine shaft seal. Use the General Equipment: Puller
    GFD572078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Clean the turbine shaft seal bore.
    GFD572079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Place a new turbine shaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-761 Installer, Turbine Seal.
    GFD572080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Using the special tool, install the turbine shaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-761 Installer, Turbine Seal.
    GFD572081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Using the special tool, stake the turbine shaft seal in the oil pump housing in four locations. Use Special Service Tool: 307-762 Staking Tool, Turbine Seal.
    GFD572082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Install a new transmission fluid filter seal. Lubricate the transmission fluid filter seal with clean transmission fluid.

    Material

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

    GFD572083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Using the special tools, install the stator seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-764 Installer/Sizer, Stator Teflon Seal.
    GFD572084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Note position of locating tab on thrust washer.

    Install the oil pump drive sprocket plastic thrust washer.

    GFD572075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Position the oil pump drive chain and install the oil pump drive gear.
    GFD572085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: The special tool is removed just prior to torque converter installation.

    Install the special tool to size the Teflon® seal. Install the O-ring seal around the special tool to hold the oil pump drive sprocket in place during assembly. Use Special Service Tool: 307-764 Installer/Sizer, Stator Teflon Seal.

    GFD572086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Install a new transmission fluid filter.
    GFD572087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
    GFD572088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
    GFD572089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Place a new torque converter hub seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-760 Installer, Converter Seal, 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.
    GFD572090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Using the special tools, install the torque converter hub seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-760 Installer, Converter Seal, 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.
    GFD572091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the following items into the torque converter housing.

    1. Plastic thrust washer.
    2. Chain snubber assembly lubrication seal.
    3. No. 17 thrust bearing.

    GFD572068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the transmission fluid pump assembly and the bolts to the torque converter housing.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD572067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Install the oil baffle and the bolts.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD572065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the 5 new clutch feed seals.
    GFD572092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Install the special tool on the input shaft. Use Special Service Tool: 307-765 Protector, Turbine Seal.
    GFD572093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Verify the thrust washer and thrust bearing are correctly installed.

    1. Drive sprocket thrust washer.
    2. No. 13 thrust washer.

    GFD572094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: Be sure the sealing surfaces of the torque converter housing and the transmission housing are free of oil before applying silicone.

    Apply silicone to the sealing surface of the transmission case.

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant / TA-29 (WSS-M4G323-A8)

    GFD572095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Install the torque converter housing on the transmission case.
    GFD572061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: Be sure the torque converter housing stud bolt is in the correct location as noted during disassembly.

    Install the torque converter housing bolts and the torque converter housing stud bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD572059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove the special tool from the input shaft. Use Special Service Tool: 307-765 Protector, Turbine Seal.
    GFD572096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Assemble the special tools. Install a new LH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
    GFD572088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Using the special tools, install the new LH halfshaft seal in the transmission case. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
    GFD572097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: The stator seal sizing tool must remain installed until the torque converter is installed.

    Remove the stator seal sizing tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-764 Installer/Sizer, Stator Teflon Seal.

    GFD572098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

    Using the special tools, install the torque converter. Use Special Service Tool: 307-091 Handle, Torque Converter.

    GFD572099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD572100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Remove the transmission from the bench-mounted holding fixture and the special tool. Remove Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 307-769 Fixture, Bench Mount.
    GFD572054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Install the transmission. Refer to: Transmission .