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Main Control - Pump: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive shift strategy.
  2. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  3. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Tube
    G03244527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
    Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
    G03244528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G03244529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER .
  7. Remove the passenger compartment air intake box.
    Fig 4: Removing Passenger Compartment Air Intake Box
    G03244530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the air intake tube.
    Fig 5: Removing Air Intake Tube
    G03244531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Upper Radiator Shield
    G03244532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the hood latch and position aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Hood Latch
    G03244533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the oil filler cap.
    Fig 8: Removing Oil Filler Cap
    G03244534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool (front of engine compartment).
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tool To Front Of Engine Compartment
    G03244535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the special tool (rear of engine compartment).
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool To Rear Of Engine Compartment
    G03244536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the special tools.
    Fig 11: Installing Special Tool
    G03244537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the upper main control cover bolts.
    Fig 12: Removing Upper Main Control Cover Bolts
    G03244538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the rear transaxle support insulator bolt, nut and support insulator.
    Fig 13: Removing Rear Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt, Nut And Support Insulator
    G03244539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the rear transaxle support insulator bracket.
    Fig 14: Removing Rear Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket
    G03244540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the remaining bolts, and the main control cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Main Control Cover
    G03244541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires or the electrical connectors. Damage to the connectors will result.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G03244542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  20. Position the transaxle wiring harness aside.
    21. CAUTION: Do not remove the two bolts that hold the pump assembly and main control valve body together as the pump assembly may fall from the main control valve body and become damaged.
    CAUTION: Only four of the six bolts need to be removed.
    Fig 17: Identifying Pump And Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03244543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolts. Note the size and location of the bolts.
  22. Disconnect the manual linkage.
  23. Remove the main pump assembly and the main control valve body by carefully sliding it off the pump shaft.
Fig 18: Removing Main Pump Assembly And Main Control Valve Body
G03244544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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