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Automatic Transmission: Removal: Transmission

Fig 1: Removing Transmission
G04008270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they can experience slightly different upshifts either (soft or firm) and that this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug when finished.
NOTE: If the transmission is to be removed for an extended period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and a wood block.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the complete exhaust system and front heat shields. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
    5. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  5. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  6. Remove the HO2S sensor connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 2: Identifying HO2S Connector Retainer
    G03985194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 3: Locating HO2S Connectors & Retainer
    G03997262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transmission support center screw.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount Center Screw
    G03997315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transmission support outer screws and remove the rear transmission support.
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Support Outer Screws
    G04008274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the transmission shift cable retainer and position it aside.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Shift Cable Retainer
    G03997317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the transmission shift cable eyelet from the manual lever.
    Fig 7: Locating Shift Cable Eyelet At Manual Control Lever
    G03997256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the wire harness from the top of the transmission shift cable bracket.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Wire Harness
    G03997361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the sensors. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor, output shaft speed (OSS) sensor and intermediate shaft speed (ISS) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Identifying TSS, OSS And ISS Electrical Connectors
    G03997362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the transmission shift cable bracket screws and bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Shift Cable Bracket & Screws
    G03997363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
    Fig 11: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
    G03947191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the screw from the solenoid body connector and disconnect the connector.
  16. Disconnect the wire harness retainers.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Wire Harness Retainers
    G04008281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the tie strap from the digital TR sensor connector boot.
    Fig 13: Removing Tie Strap
    G03997346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Slide the rubber boot back and disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
    G03997347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the screws and pushpins, then remove the splash shield.
    Fig 15: Removing Screws And Pushpins
    G03997368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the wire harness from the cooler line bracket.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Wire Harness
    G04008285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the transmission cooler line bracket.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Line Bracket
    G03997370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. CAUTION: Do not damage the cooler tubes. Hold the transmission case fittings with a wrench.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Cooler Tubes
    G03947193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.
  23. Remove the access cover.
    Fig 19: Removing Access Cover
    G04008288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 20: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G03996211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the transmission bellhousing-to-engine screws.
    Fig 21: Removing Transmission Bellhousing-To-Engine Screws
    G04008290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Carefully lower the transmission from the vehicle. Make sure the transmission fluid cooler and cooler lines are cleaned at this time.
    • Carry out the transmission fluid cooler - backflushing and cleaning if the transmission is being overhauled or installing a new or remanufactured transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this article.
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