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Removal And Installation: Transmission: Installation

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All vehicles 

  1. NOTE: If removed, inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary.

    1. Install the backing ring (7J324)
    2. Lubricate and install the seal (7D258)

      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

    GFD261629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes, the new bolt and the nut.

    1. Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
    2. Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD261630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the transmission fluid warmer bracket and nuts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD261626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever, it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft. Damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the manual lever will come loose.
    NOTE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.

    Install the manual control lever and nut.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD261631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease.Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.

    Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

    GFD261632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Inspect the torque converter stud and flexplate for paint marks.
    2. Align the torque converter stud and flexplate hole near the paint marks to the 12 o'clock position.
    GFD261633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.

    If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.

    GFD261634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.

    Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

    GFD261621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Position the transmission behind the engine and remove the special tool.Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD261625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Position the transmission on the dowel pins and install the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD261624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the LH transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD261623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. If equipped, install the RH transmission-to-engine bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    2. Install the ground cable and nut.

      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    3. Connect the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD261635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Install the new torque converter nuts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD261636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the access cover and the retainers.
    GFD260012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Connect the electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD261593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the roll restrictor bracket and the bolts.

    Material: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

    Torque: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

    GFD261637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

  15. Install the catalytic converter bracket and the bolts.

    1. Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
    2. Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD261638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Inspect the RH halfshaft seal surface.
    2. Inspect the dust shield.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.
    GFD261639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.

    Install a new RH halfshaft seal. REFER to: Halfshaft Seal RH - FWD .

  17. NOTE: Do not fully install the shaft at this time.

    Using part: 4W1W-4N206-A, install the inboard splines of the RH halfshaft through the halfshaft seal protector and the new halfshaft seal.

    GFD261640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the RH halfshaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the intermediate shaft bearing support bracket.
    GFD261641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the new halfshaft retaining strap and the new halfshaft retaining strap nuts.

    Torque:Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Stage 3: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD261642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Install the LH catalytic converter. REFER to: Catalytic Converter LH .

    All vehicles 

  21. Inspect the halfshaft hub for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.

    1. Inspect the dust shield.
    2. Inspect the LH halfshaft seal surface.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

    GFD258497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: Make sure new component is installed.

    Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.

    GFD258499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.

    Install a new LH halfshaft seal. REFER to: Halfshaft Seal LH .

  24. NOTE: Do not fully install shaft at this time.

    Using part: AA5P-4N206-A, install the splines of the LH halfshaft through the halfshaft seal protector and the new halfshaft seal.

    GFD261643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joints or damage can result.
    NOTE: Pull on the inner CV joint to ensure the halfshaft circlip is seated properly.

    Insert the LH halfshaft until the halfshaft retaining clip is fully seated.

    GFD261644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Connect the transmission fluid cooler to transmission cooler bypass valve tube.
    GFD259832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install the transmission fluid cooler to transmission cooler bypass valve tube secondary latch.
    GFD259682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install the transmission support insulator and bolts.

    Material: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

    Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD261645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Install the transmission support insulator studs.

    Material: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD261646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Install the rear roll restrictor bolt.

    Torque: 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)

    GFD261647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Install the transmission support insulator bracket, nuts and bolt.

    1. Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
    2. Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD261648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Install the RH and LH cowl filler panels and the retainers.
    GFD261610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the RH cowl filler panel.
    GFD261609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Install the radiator sight shield and the pin-type retainers
    GFD260634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Install the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD261606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Install the starter motor. REFER to: Starter Motor .
  37. Position back the transmission fluid warmer and install the bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD261605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Install the transmission fluid warmer to cooler bypass cooler tube.

    1. Install a new bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Tighten the fitting.

      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD261649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the transmission fluid warmer to cooler bypass cooler tube and new bolts.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD261650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the transmission cooler tube bracket nut.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD261594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Connect the transmission cooler bypass valve to transmission fluid cooler tube.
    GFD259833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the transmission cooler bypass valve to transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch.
    GFD259680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the ground wire and the bolt.

      Torque

      : 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD259678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Connect the PCV tube.
    GFD261607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Install the vacuum harness pressure sensor and the bolt.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD261608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Attach the cable to the transmission control lever.
    2. Position the cable and install the bolt.
    GFD259674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All wheel drive (AWD) 

  45. Install the power transfer unit. REFER to: Power Transfer Unit .

    All vehicles 

  46. Install the front subframe. REFER to: FRONT SUBFRAME - 2.0L ECOBOOST (184KW 250PS) - MI4FRONT SUBFRAME - 3.0L ECOBOOST .
  47. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
    2. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
    3. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
    4. Refer to: Battery Tray .

  48. Adjust the selector lever cable. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  49. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
  50. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
  51. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .