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Main Control and Pump: Installation

  1. Install the pump assembly and main control valve body onto the pump shaft.
    2. Fig 1: Main Pump Assembly & Main Control Valve Body
    GF0020122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Rotate the pump assembly and main control valve body to connect the manual valve link with the manual valve.
    3. CAUTION: Do not use the bolts to draw pump assembly and main control valve body onto the chain cover case. Component damage may occur.
  3. Use the valve body guide pins to install the pump assembly and main control valve body. Install the bolt and tighten in sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Pump Cover Bolt
    GF0020123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the transaxle wire harness retaining clip into the separator plate.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors.
    6. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors
    GF0020119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The transaxle side cover gasket is reusable if not torn or ripped.
  6. Remove the gasket. Clean and inspect the gasket, reinstall gasket onto the pan.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Side Cover Gasket
    GF0020124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosely install the 15 transaxle side pan bolts.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Remaining Bolts & Main Control Cover
    GF0020118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the 4 transaxle side pan bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Side Pan Bolts
    GF0020125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the 11 transaxle side pan bolts.
    • Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Side Pan Bolts
    GF0020126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the LH transaxle support and insulator. For additional information, refer to Transaxle Support Insulator .
    11. NOTE: It will be necessary to reinstall the left side of the subframe.
  11. For subframe alignment procedure and bolt specification, refer to the installation procedure in UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM article.
  12. Using a screw jack, position the subframe and install the 2 bolts on the LH side and tighten all 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  13. Install the RH front engine mount nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 8: Identifying Engine Support Insulator-To-Subframe Nut
    GF0019649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the bolt and connect the intermediate shaft coupling.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 9: Locating Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt
    GF0020117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the boot back onto the intermediate shaft coupling.
    16. Fig 10: Locating Boot Back Onto Intermediate Shaft Coupling
    GF0020127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten the nut, or bearing and seal damage can result. Install nut using the hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
  16. Connect the front stabilizer bar links. Install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    17. Fig 11: Locating Front Stabilizer Bar Link
    GF0019630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH lower ball joint nut.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 12: Locating LH Lower Ball Joint Nut
    GF0020114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH front fender splash shield and the 5 retainers.
    19. Fig 13: Locating LH Front Inner Fender Splash Shield Retainers
    GF0020112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH wheel and tire.
  20. Remove the LH engine lifting bracket.
    21. Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool (303-050) And (303-290A)
    GF0020110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the RH engine lifting bracket.
    22. Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool (303-050) And (303-290A)
    GF0020109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the special tools.
    23. Fig 16: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A-03A) And (303-290A)
    GF0020113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Reconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    24. Fig 17: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Connector
    GF0020108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the electrical connector bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    25. Fig 18: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket
    GF0020107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the electrical connector bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    26. Fig 19: Locating Power Steering Line Bracket Nut
    GF0020106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Reconnect the electrical connector.
    27. Fig 20: Locating Electrical Connector
    GF0020105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Reconnect the electrical connectors.
    28. Fig 21: Locating TR And Transaxle Electrical Connector
    GF0020104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the air filter assembly.
    29. Fig 22: Locating Air Filter Assembly Bolts
    GF0020103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the engine air cleaner and tube.
    30. Fig 23: Locating Engine Air Cleaner Cover And Tube Assembly
    GF0020102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Reconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    31. Fig 24: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
    GF0020101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Reinstall the battery tray.
  32. Fill the transaxle assembly with 0.946L (1 quart) of clean automatic transmission fluid.
  33. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer to Preliminary Inspection .
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