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Transmission Case Reseal

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD227244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer
GFD227011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
GFD227206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW
GFD228825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-D011 (D80L-100-G) Actuator Pin (Dia 3/16)
GFD228826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-D019 (D80L-100-Q) Collet, 3/4 to 7/8
GFD228827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission
GFD228828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-091 Handle, Torque Converter TKIT-2009TC-F
GFD228012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-ROW
GFD228829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting TKIT-2008ET-FLM TKIT-2008ET-ROW
GFD228830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-627 Installer, Converter Seal TKIT-2008ET-FLM TKIT-2008ET-ROW
GFD228831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-635 Protector, Turbine Shaft Seal TKIT-2008ET-FLM TKIT-2008ET-ROW
GFD228832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-718 Installer, Axle Seal TKIT-2013B-FL TKIT-2013B-ROW
GFD228833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-723 Installer, Turbine Seal TKIT-2014A-FL
Puller

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft ® Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 -

Repair 

  1. Remove the transmission. REFER to: Transmission (Removal) .
  2. For information on component views and base part numbers. REFER to: Transmission Description .
  3. NOTE: Use M10 x 1.5 x 25mm bolts to attach the special tool to the transmission case.

    Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.

    GFD228834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Mount the transmission to the bench-mounted holding fixture. Use Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission., 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
    GFD228835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD228836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. 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.

    GFD228837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the LH halfshaft seal.
    GFD228838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.
    GFD228839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
    GFD228840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Using a dent puller, remove the torque converter hub seal. Use the General Equipment: Puller
    GFD228841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the torque converter housing bolts.

    GFD228842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Pry the torque converter housing loose from the transmission case.
    GFD228843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the torque converter housing from the transmission case.
    GFD228844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the clutch feed seals.
    GFD228845Courtesy 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: Transmission Case .

    • 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 .

    GFD228846Courtesy 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: Transmission Case .

    • 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 .

    GFD228847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Assemble the special tools and remove and discard the input shaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer. 303-D011 (D80L-100-G) Actuator Pin (Dia 3/16)., 303-D019 (D80L-100-Q) Collet, 3/4 to 7/8.
    GFD228848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install a new input shaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-723 Installer, Turbine Seal.
    GFD228849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Using the special tool, install the input shaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-723 Installer, Turbine Seal.
    GFD228850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Install the 5 new clutch feed seals.
    GFD228851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Install the special tool on the input shaft. Use Special Service Tool: 307-635 Protector, Turbine Shaft Seal.
    GFD228852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Verify the thrust washer and thrust bearing are correctly installed.

    1. No. 13 thrust washer.
    2. No. 11 drive sprocket thrust bearing.

    GFD228853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. 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

    GFD228854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Install the torque converter housing on the transmission case.
    GFD228844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. 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: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

    GFD228842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the special tool. Remove Special Service Tool: 307-635 Protector, Turbine Shaft Seal.
    GFD228855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install a new torque converter hub seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-627 Installer, Converter Seal.
    GFD228856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Using the special tool, install a new torque converter hub seal. Use Special Service Tool: 307-627 Installer, Converter Seal.
    GFD228857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Install the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
    GFD228858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Assemble the special tools. Install a new LH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.
    GFD228859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Using the special tools, install the new LH halfshaft seal in the transmission case. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.
    GFD228860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: FWD Vehicles.

    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD228859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: FWD Vehicles.

    Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD228861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: AWD Vehicles.
    NOTE: Special tool 307-718 is reversible, make sure it is assemble correctly for AWD vehicles.

    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle. 307-718 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD228862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. NOTE: AWD Vehicles.

    Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.307-718 Installer, Axle Seal.

    GFD228863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. 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.

    GFD228864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Install the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-566 Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD228865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the transmission from the bench-mounted holding fixture. Use Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission., 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
    GFD228835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
    GFD228834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the transmission. REFER to: Transmission (Installation) .
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