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Removal And Installation: Transmission: Removal

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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: Cowl Panel Grille .

  3. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the retainers and the RH and LH cowl filler panels.

    GFD427846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

  4. Remove the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe .

    All wheel drive (AWD) 

  5. Remove the transfer case. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit - Vehicles With: Power Transfer Unit Oil-to-Coolant Cooler 2.7L EcoBoost .

    All vehicles 

  6. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the RH air cleaner outlet pipe and the RHCAC intake pipe. Remove the coupler and the clamps from the RH air cleaner outlet pipe.
    GFD428402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Loosen the clamps and remove the LHCAC intake pipe.
    GFD428403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the RHCAC intake pipe.
    GFD428404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the bolt.

    • Remove the engine appearance cover.

    • If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened.

      Torque

      : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD426595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
    GFD427629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the retainers and the PCM.
    GFD427630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the tubes, remove the bolt and remove the RH air cleaner outlet pipe.
    GFD428405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolt and the RHCAC intake pipe.
    GFD428406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the LHHO2S and the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
    GFD428407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the cable from the manual control lever.

    • Remove the bolts and position the cable aside.

    GFD428408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the bolts and the transmission-to-transmission fluid warmer tube.
    GFD428409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Loosen the transmission fluid cooler tube fittings and support the cooler tubes.
    GFD428410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Loosen the transmission fluid cooler tube fittings.
    GFD428411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the nut and the transmission fluid bypass valve.
    GFD428412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the bolt and the transmission fluid warmer-to-cooler bypass valve tube.
    GFD428413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. 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.
    GFD428414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the bolt and the transmission fluid cooler bypass valve-to-transmission tube.
    GFD428415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts and position aside the transmission fluid warmer.
    GFD428416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the nuts and the transmission fluid warmer bracket.
    GFD428417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06 Starting System).
  24. Remove the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD428418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the PCV tube and position aside.
    GFD428419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the bolt and position aside the vacuum harness pressure sensor.
    GFD428420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Detach the wire harness retainers from the studbolts and hose support. Remove the bolts and position aside the ground wire and the hose support.
    GFD428421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. 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).

    GFD428422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Using the special tools, support the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.
    GFD428423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the transmission support insulator bracket bolt.
    2. Remove and discard the transmission support insulator bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
    GFD428424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove and discard the rear roll restrictor bolt.
    GFD428425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the wiring harness retainer, remove and discard the bolts, lower the transmission and remove the transmission support insulator.
    GFD428426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. 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

    : 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

    GFD428353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH .

    Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD) 

  34. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and nuts.
    GFD427856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Position the RH halfshaft aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.
    GFD428427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the bolts and the catalytic converter bracket.
    GFD428428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  37. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner 2.7L EcoBoost .
  38. Detach the wiring harness retainers, slide up the insulator. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD428429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the bolts the studbolt and position aside the A/C compressor.
    GFD428430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Remove and discard the nuts and remove the LH catalytic converter.
    GFD428431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove and discard the gasket.
    GFD428432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove and discard the bolts and remove the roll restrictor bracket.
    GFD428433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD428434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD428435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the retainers and position aside the fender splash shield.
    GFD427905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Disconnect the TSS sensor electrical connector.
    GFD428436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Disconnect the transmission electrical connector.

    1. Slide the locking clip.
    2. Press the tab.
    3. While pressing the tab, rotate the connector latch.

    GFD428372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove the nut, wiring harness retainers and position aside the wiring harness.
    GFD428373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Remove the retainer and position aside the ground wire.
    GFD428437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Remove the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD428438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. 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

    GFD428439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the RH and LH transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD428440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. 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.
    GFD428441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, remove the manual control lever.

    Remove the nut and the manual control lever.

    GFD427875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. 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.
    GFD428442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. 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, carryout 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 .