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Main Control Cover - 3.5L: Installation

  1. Inspect the transaxle side cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Side Cover Seal
    G07467585Courtesy 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 And Studbolt Tightening Sequence
      G07467586Courtesy 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
      G07467587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler 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 Nuts
      G07467588Courtesy 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
    G07467589Courtesy 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 Seal And Backing Ring
    G07467590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    PARTS 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 And Bolt
      G07467591Courtesy 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
      G07467592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the ACL  assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.
  10. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL  in this service information.
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