Secondary Variator Cover: Removal

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle.

Fig 1: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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CAUTION: When disconnecting the fluid cooler tubes pull straight up to prevent damage to the fluid cooler tubes.

NOTE: The axle shaft has been removed for clarity.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
Remove and discard the 4 transmission fluid cooler tube seals.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seals
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Remove only the 3 retainers and carefully position the insulator aside to gain access to the secondary variator cover.

Fig 4: Locating Secondary Variator Cover Retainers
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Remove and discard the bolts for the secondary cover and remove the cover.

Fig 5: Locating Secondary Cover Bolts
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Remove and discard the square cut seal from the secondary cover.

Fig 6: Locating Square Cut Seal
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CAUTION: Do not remove the retaining clip that holds the feed tube in place. This will cause the tube to fall into the case.

Fig 7: Locating Feed Tube & Gasket

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Remove and discard the seal on the feed tube and the gasket from the secondary cover.