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Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transaxle: Installation

  1. Install the rear engine support bracket and bolts.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Engine Support Mount Bracket Bolts
    G04710457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the shift cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
    G04710458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the anti-roll restrictor bracket and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Locating Anti-Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
    G04710459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the anti-roll restrictor and bolt.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Locating Anti-Roll Restrictor Bolts
    G04710460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Locate and align the orange dot adjacent to the stud on the torque converter and place it in the 6 o'clock position.
    Fig 5: Locating Torque Converter Pilot Hub
    G04710461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transaxle.
    • Position the transaxle on a suitable transmission jack.
    • Apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
  6. Install the RH engine-to-transaxle bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating RH Engine-To-Transaxle Bracket Bolts
    G04710462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the transaxle retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    G04710463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transaxle retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    G04710464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install new torque to flexplate nuts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Locating Flexplate Nuts
    G04710465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transaxle housing cover.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Housing Cover
    G04710466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  12. Install the LH halfshaft.
    Fig 11: Locating LH Halfshaft
    G04710467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the RH halfshaft.
    Fig 12: Locating RH Halfshaft
    G04710468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: If the steering gear was removed with the subframe and there is evidence that the steering column intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be recentered before the vehicle is driven or damage to the clockspring can result. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  14. Install the subframe assembly. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
  15. Remove the LH Engine Lifting Bracket.
    Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A) And (303-050)
    G04710469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the RH Engine Lifting Bracket.
    Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A) And (303-050)
    G04710470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A-03A) And (303-290A)
    G04710471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 16: Locating Bolts
    G04710472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Reconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 17: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G04710473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube retaining clips.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Retaining Clips
    G04710474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the bracket and ground cable.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 19: Locating Ground Cable And Bracket
    G04710475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Verify that the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. For additional information, refer to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR  in this article.
  23. Install the manual control lever cable and nut.
    1. Install the manual control lever cable into the bracket.
    2. Install the nut.
      • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 20: Identifying Manual Control Lever Cable Into Bracket
    G04710476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Reconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 21: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Connector
    G04710477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Reconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
    Fig 22: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector
    G04710478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the electrical connector bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 23: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket
    G04710479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the power steering line bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 24: Locating Power Steering Line Bracket Nut
    G04710480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Reconnect the connector.
    Fig 25: Locating Electrical Connector
    G04710481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Reconnect the TR and transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Locating TR And Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G04710482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the battery tray and connect the relay box.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 27: Locating Battery Tray And Relay Box
    G04710483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the air filter assembly.
    Fig 28: Locating Air Filter Assembly
    G04710484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the engine air cleaner.
    Fig 29: Locating Engine Air Cleaner
    G04710485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Reconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    Fig 30: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
    G04710486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  35. Fill the transaxle using clean automatic transmission fluid.
  36. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level.
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