Section 2751 (Manual Transmission - M6HD-W -- F250-F550 Super Duty): Installation: Transmission: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION CHART

Item	Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)	MERCON® V
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25	WSK-M2G351-A5

Using the High Lift Transmission Jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Using High Lift Transmission Jack
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 7 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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Position the crossmember and install the 3 LH crossmember bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating LH Crossmember Bolts
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Install the 4 RH crossmember nuts and tighten the upper 2 crossmember bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating RH Crossmember Nut
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Install the 2 transmission mount nuts.
- Tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mount Nuts
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Install the 2 engine-to-transmission spacer plate bolts.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine-To-Transmission Spacer Plate Bolt
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Remove the transmission jack.
Position the clutch slave cylinder.
- Push in and rotate the clutch slave cylinder clockwise 45 degrees to the lock position.
  
  Fig 7: Rotating Clutch Slave Cylinder Clockwise
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Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector then attach the wiring harness retainers to the transmission and crossmember.

Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the fuel tubes into the plastic clip on the transmission case.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Tube Clip
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NOTE: Refill the transmission with clean, specified lubricant.

If drained, install the drain plug and refill the transmission.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

NOTE: When installing, a slight wiggle may be necessary to seat the shifter lever between the detents.

NOTE: Apply threadlock to the threads of the bolts.

Install the lower gear shift lever and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Lower Gearshift Lever Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Apply threadlock to the threads of the bolts.

Slide the upper shifter boot assembly up the handle shift and install the shift handle and bolts.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Shift Handle Bolts And Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front tab of the upper and lower shifter boot assembly under the floor pan. Install the 2 rear shifter boot screws.

Fig 12: Locating Shift Lever Boot Screw
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Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .