LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Lincoln >> 2019 >> MKZ Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 7 (Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55 (2 Of 2)) >> Removal And Installation >> Transmission >> Removal

Removal And Installation: Transmission: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Battery Tray .
    2. Refer to: Front Subframe .
    3. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
    4. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .

  3. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC intake lower pipe RH.
    GFD378402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC upper intake pipe RH.
    GFD378403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Detach the retainer and position the EVAP canister purge valve tube aside.
    GFD377553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the bypass valve electrical connector and remove the CAC intake pipe RH.
    GFD377555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Detach the coolant hose from the starter motor bracket.
    GFD377554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
  9. Detach the wire harness retainers, slide the insulator up and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD378404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the bolts the studbolt and position aside the A/C compressor.
    GFD378405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    GFD377578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    GFD377558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove and discard the nuts. Remove the LH catalytic converter.
    GFD378406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the gasket.
    GFD378407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All wheel drive (AWD) 

  15. Remove the power transfer unit. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit .

    All vehicles 

    1. Disconnect the cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Remove the bolt and position the cable aside.
    GFD378408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the nut from the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
    GFD378409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove and discard the bolts and remove the transmission to transmission fluid warmer cooler tube.
    GFD378410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the transmission fluid warmer to cooler bypass cooler tube.

    1. Remove and discard the bolt.
    2. Loosen the fitting and remove the transmission fluid warmer to cooler bypass cooler tube.

    GFD378411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Inspect the transmission fluid warmer to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transmission fluid warmer. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission fluid warmer, remove the seals and backing rings.
    GFD378412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts and position aside the transmission fluid warmer.
    GFD378413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  23. Remove the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD378414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Disconnect the PCV tube and position aside.
    GFD378415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the bolt and position aside the vacuum harness pressure sensor.
    GFD378416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the ground wire bolt from the RH cylinder head.
    2. Detach the retainers and position the ground wire aside.
    GFD378417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the RH cowl filler panel.
    GFD378418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the retainers and the RH and LH cowl filler panels.
    GFD378419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Install the special tools on the engine.

    1. Straight side of the special tool.
    2. Sloped side of the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2).

    GFD378420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Using the special tools, support the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.
    GFD378421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the nuts, the bolt and the transmission support insulator bracket.
    GFD378422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the transmission support insulator studs.
    GFD378423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the transmission support insulator bolts.
    GFD378424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: If necessary, move the transmission slightly forward to remove the restrictor bolt.

    Remove the rear roll restrictor bolt and the transmission support insulator.

    GFD378425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the transmission cooler bypass valve to transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch.
    GFD378426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission cooler bypass valve to transmission fluid cooler tube. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
    GFD378427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the transmission fluid cooler to transmission cooler bypass valve tube secondary latch.
    GFD378428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler to transmission cooler bypass valve tube. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
    GFD378429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

    Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. Install the drain plug.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD378323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Position aside and support the LH halfshaft.
    GFD378430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.
    GFD378431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

  42. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  43. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and nuts.
    GFD377838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Position the RH halfshaft aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.
    GFD378432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the bolts and the catalytic converter bracket.
    GFD378433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  46. Remove the bolts and the roll restrictor bracket.
    GFD378434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD378435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD378436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD378437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.

    Support the transmission with a transmission jack. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

    GFD378438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the ground cable nut.
    2. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    3. If equipped, remove the RH transmission-to-engine bolt.
    GFD378439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the LH transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD378440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD378441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Separate the transmission from the engine and install the special tool and remove the transmission. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
    GFD378442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Remove the transmission fluid warmer bracket.
    GFD378443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

    Remove and discard the bolt, remove the nut and the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

    GFD378444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Inspect the transmission case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transmission case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.
    GFD378445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. 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. Clean the transmission-mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes by hand. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning .

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals