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Main Control Cover: Installation

  1. Inspect the transaxle side cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
    Fig 1: Locating Cover Seal
    G06067695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the studbolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  2. Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.
    1. Bolt location
    2. Studbolt location
      Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06067696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06067697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve And Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Assembly Nuts
      G06067698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the transaxle electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06067678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing ring and seal for damage and install a new backing ring or seal if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seal with clean transmission fluid and install the backing ring and seal on the transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Backing Ring And Seal
    G06067701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

    Item Part Number Description
    1 7D285 Seal
    2 7J324 Backing ring
  7. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube With Bolt
      G06067993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the transmission fluid cooler tube fitting.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fitting
      G06067674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission fluid filler tube and the nut.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
      G06068006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    G06068007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Route the coolant hoses to their position on the transmission fluid filler tube.
    Fig 11: Locating Coolant Hoses
    G06067989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the ACL  assembly in place and install the 2 ACL  assembly bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Locating ACL Assembly Bracket Bolts
      G06067666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Tighten the ACL  outlet pipe clamp at the TB  .
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 13: Locating ACL Outlet Pipe Clamp
      G06067667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the engine breather to the ACL  assembly.
    Fig 14: Locating Engine Breather
    G06067665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the MAF  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06068012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Fill with clean transmission fluid to the correct level.
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