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Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD): Installation

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  1. Install the special tool if not done in the assembly procedure.
    2. Fig 1: Holding Converter In Housing Using Special Tool
    G03964338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To position the transmission in the vehicle, put the transmission into a nose-down position on a suitable transmission jack. This allows the tail shaft to go over the exhaust system. The converter housing is piloted into position by dowels in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely against the flexplate. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.
  2. Position and secure the transmission on a suitable high-lift transmission jack. Raise and position the transmission into the vehicle. Once the transmission is in position, place the transmission in a horizontal position.
    3. Fig 2: Placing Transmission In Horizontal Position
    GF0003555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not remove the special tool until the transmission is in a horizontal position.
  3. Remove the special tool.
    4. Fig 3: Holding Converter In Housing Using Special Tool
    G03964338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before aligning the transmission to the engine.
  4. With the transmission in a horizontal position move it toward the engine. Align the orange balancing marks between the torque converter studs and the flexplate bolt holes.
    5. NOTE: Install the transmission retaining bolts in their correct locations made during removal.
  5. Install the LH transmission retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 4: Locating LH Transmission Retaining Bolts
    GF0003739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install the transmission retaining bolts in their correct locations made during removal.
  6. Install the RH transmission retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 5: Locating RH Transmission Retaining Bolts
    GF0003740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the solenoid body connector and connect the harness retainer to the transmission.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    8. Fig 6: Connecting Solenoid Body Connector And Harness Retainer To Transmission
    GF0003556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the transmission electrical connectors.
    • Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    • Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
    • Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connectors
    G03882612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission insulator and bolts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 8: Locating Rear Transmission Support Bolts
    GF0003552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the rear crossmember in place and install the transmission insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 10: Locating Crossmember-To-Frame Bolts
    G03964347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the rear crossmember in place and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the transmission jack.
  13. Install the RH exhaust shield bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 11: Locating RH Exhaust Shield Bolt
    G03929683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH exhaust shield bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 12: Identifying LH Exhaust Shield Bolt
    G03964377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the bolts retaining the exhaust hanger to the crossmember.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 13: Locating Bolts For Exhaust Hanger
    G03929806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the transmission fluid fill tube into the transmission and install the retaining bolt on the RH cylinder head.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    17. Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Filler Tube Retaining Bolt
    G03964058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G03930210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the starter motor and install 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
    19. Fig 16: Locating Starter Motor And Bolts
    GF0003551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the starter motor electrical connectors and the ground wire.
    • Connect the large battery cable.
      • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    • Connect the small battery cable.
      • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      • Fig 17: Identifying Starter Motor Electrical Connectors And Ground Wire
      GF0003741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Connect the battery ground cable.
      • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  20. Install the plastic starter motor electrical connector cap.
    21. Fig 18: Locating Plastic Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cap
    GF0003549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Rotate the crankshaft to access all the torque converter nuts.
      • Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
    22. Fig 19: Locating 4 Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Nuts
    GF0003548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the rubber access plug.
    23. Fig 20: Locating Rubber Access Plug
    GF0003547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the flexplate inspection cover.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
    24. Fig 21: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover
    GF0003546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the selector lever cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    25. Fig 22: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0003545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Failure to route the selector lever cable in the routing clip can allow the selector lever cable to rest on exhaust components, causing damage to the cable.
  25. Route the selector lever cable in the routing clip.
    26. Fig 23: Locating Selector Lever Cable In Routing Clip
    GF0003742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector onto the selector lever bracket.
    27. Fig 24: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector
    GF0003544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
    28. Fig 25: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0003543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the selector lever cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket and listen for the selector lever cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the selector lever cable bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed.
  28. Connect the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.
    29. Fig 26: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0003475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the fuel line bracket.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    30. Fig 27: Locating Fuel Line Bracket Nut
    GF0003542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
  30. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the yellow dots and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    • Position the driveshaft to the rear differential.
    31. Fig 28: Positioning Driveshaft On Transmission
    GF0003502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.
  31. Position the driveshaft and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 (76 lb-ft).
    32. Fig 29: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
    G04016647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Use the following guidelines for the transmission fluid in-line filter:
    • If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with a transmission fluid in-line filter, install a new transmission fluid in-line filter.
    • If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with a transmission fluid in-line filter, install a new transmission in-line fluid filter kit.
    • If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install a transmission fluid in-line filter or filter kit.
    • If installing a Ford authorized remanufactured transmission, install a transmission fluid in-line filter.

      Prior to lowering the vehicle, install a new transmission fluid in-line filter or a filter kit. For additional information, refer to Transmission Filter - In Line  in this article.

  33. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  34. Fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill  in this article.
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