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Automatic Transmission: Removal: Transaxle

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04661154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
G04661155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Extension
205-243 (T86P-3514-A2)
G04661156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
G04661157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Support Bar, Engine
303-290A
G04661158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter for
303-290A (Support Leg) 303-290A-03A
G04661159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Halfshaft
205-832
G04661160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter for
303-290A (Spreader Bar) 303-290A-10
G04661161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Separator, Tie-Rod End
211-105
G04661162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter for 303-290A (Support Bracket)
303-290A-11
G04661163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter for 303-290A (Strut)
303-290A-09
    NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive shift strategy.
  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner tube.
    Fig 1: Locating Air Cleaner Tube And Clamps
    G04661164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
    Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly
    G04661165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. 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: Identifying Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
      G04661166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the transmission selector cable from the bracket.
    1. Disconnect the transmission selector cable end from the manual lever.
    2. Push the lock tab and separate the transmission selector cable from the bracket.
    3. Position the transmission selector cable aside.
      Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Selector Cable From Bracket
      G04661167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the wire harness from the bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Wire Harness Bracket
    G04661168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the manual control lever.
    Fig 6: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G04661169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the hood.
  9. Remove the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  10. Remove the passenger compartment air intake box.
    Fig 7: Locating Passenger Compartment Air Intake Box
    G04661170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the air intake tube.
    Fig 8: Locating Air Intake Tube
    G04661171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 9: Locating Front Upper Radiator Shield
    G04661172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the hood latch and position aside.
    Fig 10: Locating Hood Latch Position
    G04661173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the oil filler cap.
    Fig 11: Locating Oil Filler Cap
    G04661174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the special tool (front of engine compartment).
    Fig 12: Identifying Special Tool (303-D095) (Front Of Engine Compartment)
    G04661175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the special tool (rear of engine compartment).
    Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool (303-D095) (Rear Of Engine Compartment)
    G04661176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the special tools.
    Fig 14: Identifying Special Tools (303-290A-03A, 303-290A-09, 303-290A-10, 303-290A, 303-D095)
    G04661177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and the upper fluid filler tube.
    Fig 15: Locating Upper Fluid Filler Tube Bolts
    G04661178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the fluid cooler tube retaining clips.
    Fig 16: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Retaining Clips
    G04661179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer and remove the cooler line from the fitting.
    Fig 17: Locating Plastic Retainer
    G04661180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the 2 transaxle retaining bolts.
    Fig 18: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolts
    G04661181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  23. Remove the bolts and remove the anti-roll bracket.
    Fig 19: Locating Anti-Roll Bracket And Bolts
    G04661182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the rear transaxle support nut.
    Fig 20: Locating Rear Transaxle Support Nut
    G04661183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Drain the transmission fluid by lowering the transaxle pan.
    26. NOTE: The transaxle fluid pan does not need to be tightened in this step.
  26. Install the transaxle pan.
  27. Remove the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  28. Disconnect the LH knuckle assembly.
    1. Disconnect the LH tie-rod assembly.
    2. Disconnect the LH sway bar assembly.
    3. Remove the LH pinch bolt.
      Fig 21: Identifying LH Tie Rod, Sway Bar Assembly And Pinch Bolt
      G04661184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot when installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool.
    Fig 22: Identifying Special Tool (211-105)
    G04661185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball of the special tool. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end.
  30. Disconnect the RH knuckle assembly.
    1. Disconnect the RH tie rod assembly.
    2. Disconnect the RH sway bar assembly.
    3. Remove the RH pinch bolt.
      Fig 23: Identifying RH Tie Rod, Sway Bar Assembly And Pinch Bolt
      G04661186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot when installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool.
    Fig 24: Identifying Special Tool (211-105)
    G04661187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball of the special tool. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end.
  32. Remove the nuts for the power steering rack.
    Fig 25: Locating Power Steering Rack Nuts
    G04661188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the retainer for the power steering line.
    Fig 26: Locating Power Steering Line Retainer
    G04661189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the retainer for the power steering hose.
    Fig 27: Locating Power Steering Hose Retainer
    G04661190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the retainer for the power steering line.
    Fig 28: Locating Power Steering Line Retainer
    G04661191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the front engine mount nut.
    Fig 29: Locating Engine Mount Nut
    G04661192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the rear engine mount nut.
    Fig 30: Locating Rear Engine Mount Nut
    G04661193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Position a suitable lift under the vehicle and raise it to the subframe.
  39. Remove the left front subframe bolt.
    Fig 31: Locating Left Front Subframe Bolt
    G04661194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the right front subframe bolt.
    Fig 32: Locating Right Front Subframe Bolt
    G04661195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the left rear subframe bolt.
    Fig 33: Locating Left Rear Subframe Bolt
    G04661196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    42. NOTE: Disconnect the heat shield from the subframe prior to lowering it from the vehicle.
    Fig 34: Locating Right Rear Subframe Bolt
    G04661197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the right rear subframe bolt and partially lower the subframe assembly.
  43. Remove 2 bolts from the LH sway bar assembly.
    Fig 35: Locating LH Sway Bar Bolts
    G04661198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove 2 bolts from the RH sway bar assembly.
    Fig 36: Locating RH Sway Bar Bolts
    G04661199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the sway bar assembly.
    Fig 37: Locating Sway Bar Assembly
    G04661200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Lower the subframe from under the vehicle.
  47. Install the special tool.
    Fig 38: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A-11)
    G04661201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. The use of mechanic's wire will aid in holding the power steering rack up in the vehicle.
  49. Remove the ground wire.
    Fig 39: Locating Ground Wire
    G04661202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    50. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the starter aside.
    Fig 40: Locating Starter Bolts
    G04661203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove the starter and position it aside.
  51. Loosen the inspection cover bolt.
    Fig 41: Locating Inspection Cover Bolt
    G04661204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the pushpin for the inspection cover.
    Fig 42: Locating Inspection Cover
    G04661205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove both parts of the inspection cover.
    Fig 43: Locating Both Parts Of Inspection Cover
    G04661206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 44: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G04661207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    55. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshafts aside.
    Fig 45: Identifying Special Tools (100-001, 205-243, 205-832)
    G04661208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Using the special tools, remove the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and position aside.
    56. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshafts out of the way.
    Fig 46: Identifying Special Tools (100-001, 205-243, 205-832)
    G04661209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Using the special tools, remove the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and position aside.
  57. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 47: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector
    G04661210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 48: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Connector
    G04661211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Position the high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
    Fig 49: Positioning High-Lift Transmission Jack Under Transaxle
    G04661212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the rear lower retaining bolt.
    Fig 50: Locating Rear Lower Retaining Bolt
    G04661213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove the front lower retaining bolt.
    Fig 51: Locating Front Lower Retaining Bolt
    G04661214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the oil pan-to-transaxle retaining bolt.
    Fig 52: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    G04661215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the oil pan-to-transaxle retaining bolt.
    Fig 53: Identifying Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    G04661216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the transaxle retaining bolts.
    Fig 54: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolts
    G04661217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Lower the transaxle assembly from the engine compartment.
  66. Remove the transmission selector cable bracket.
    Fig 55: Locating Transmission Selector Cable Bracket
    G04661218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Remove the rear support bracket.
    Fig 56: Locating Rear Support Bracket
    G04661219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    68. NOTE: If installing a new or remanufactured transaxle, the heat shield must be transferred to the new or remanufactured transaxle.
    Fig 57: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield
    G04661220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Remove the exhaust heat shield.
  69. Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing/cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING  in this article.
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