LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Excursion 7.3 F, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1375 (Manual Transaxle) >> Installation >> Transaxle >> Material
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Section 1375 (Manual Transaxle): Installation: Transaxle: Material

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION TABLE

Item Specification
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada) ESA-M1C75-B
  1. Apply a very small amount of grease on the input shaft splines.
    NOTE: Wipe off excess grease. The splines should have a thin film of grease only. Excess grease can contaminate the clutch facing and affect clutch function.
  2. Secure the transaxle to the Transmission Jack with a safety strap. Raise and position the transaxle to the engine.
  3. Install the clutch housing-to-oil pan bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Locating Clutch Housing-To-Oil Pan Bolt
    G06262436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-clutch housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan-To-Clutch Housing Bolts
    G06262020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 4 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Install the 2 transmission lower mount nuts and bolt to the transaxle. Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.
  7. Position the clutch slave cylinder to the clutch release arm and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts
    G06262076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the clutch tube hydraulic line bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Locating Clutch Tube Hydraulic Line Bracket Bolts
    G06262075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2.5L), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3.0L) and/or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3.5L) .
  10. Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the intermediate shaft and RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the front subframe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the roll restrictor bracket and roll restrictor.
    1. Install the roll restrictor bracket and bolts.
      • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    2. Install the roll restrictor and the roll restrictor bracket through bolt.
      • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    3. Install the roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
      • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Identifying Roll Restrictor Bracket & Bolts
    G06276138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
  15. Connect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06275899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Tighten the transaxle rear support insulator nuts and bolt to specification.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs were removed or came out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure they are properly seated in the case.
  17. Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  18. Attach the wire harness to the transaxle.
  19. Remove the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G06261966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the gearshift and shift cables onto the transaxle bracket and gearshift control assembly. Make sure the cables are engaged in the shift bracket and fully installed on the gearshift control assembly.
    Fig 8: Identifying Shift Cables & Transaxle Bracket
    G06275903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY, ALL OTHER VEHICLES .
  22. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the splash shield and the 7 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 9: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Check the vehicle for normal operation.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals