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Transaxle Case: Assembly

    NOTE: A new driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can be installed once before an installation of the transaxle case becomes necessary. If the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing was installed previously and a second installation is required, a new transaxle case must be installed.
    Fig 1: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Into Transaxle Case
    G02741009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. As necessary, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing into the transaxle case.
    1. Position the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Install new bearing.
    2. CAUTION: Do not lubricate the outer surface of the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.
    NOTE: The No. 18 driven sprocket bearing must be installed with the lettering on the needle bearing surface facing toward the needle bearing replacer.
    Fig 2: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly
    G02741010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly by pressing it into the transaxle case.
    1. Install the bearing on the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
  3. Install the cooler tube fitting.
    Fig 3: Installing Cooler Tube Fitting
    G02741011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the line pressure port plug.
    Fig 4: Installing Line Pressure Port Plug
    G02741012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, install a new manual control lever seal.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal
    G02741013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, install a new manual control seal.
    Fig 6: Installing Manual Control Seal
    G02741014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the manual valve detent lever assembly and the manual valve detent lever shaft assembly.
    1. Position the manual valve detent lever into the transaxle case.
    2. Install the manual valve detent lever shaft into the transaxle case and lever.
    Fig 7: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly And Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Assembly
    G02741015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a new manual shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 8: Installing Manual Shaft Retaining Pin
    G02741016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Do not allow the manual shaft retaining pin to contact the transaxle case.
    Fig 9: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G02741017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    • Verify that the manual valve detent lever shaft rotates without binding.
  10. Install the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    Fig 10: Installing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
    G02741018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Install the parking pawl return spring.
    2. Install the parking pawl.
    Fig 11: Installing Parking Pawl Assembly
    G02741019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 12: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft
    G02741020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 13: Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer Bolt Torque Specification
    G02741021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Lubricate the manual control lever inner shaft prior to installation.
    Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    G02741022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    15. NOTE: Verify that the actuating cam rotates freely.
  15. Install the parking pawl ratcheting spring.
    16. NOTE: Hand-tighten the manual control lever bolt; it will be torqued after linkage adjustment.
    Fig 15: Installing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly Bolt
    G02741023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the manual control lever outer assembly and bolt.
  17. Using the special tool, install a new final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 16: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    G02741024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the final drive lube tube into the seal.
    Fig 17: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Seal
    G02741025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the special tool, install the final drive lube tube into the case.
    Fig 18: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Case
    G02741026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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