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Main Control - Pump: Installation

  1. Install the pump assembly and main control valve body onto the pump shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Main Pump Assembly
    G01308575Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Locating Main Pump Assembly Bolts
    G01308576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the Valve Body Aligner, install the pump assembly and main control valve body. Install the retaining bolt.
  4. Install the transaxle wire harness and retaining clip into the separator plate.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Locating electrical connectors
    G01308577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The transaxle side cover gasket is reusable if not torn or ripped.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Side Cover Gasket
    G01308578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the gasket. Clean and inspect the gasket, reinstall into the pan.
    7. NOTE: After the cover has been installed, it may be necessary to raise the subframe back into place if it had been lowered.
    Fig 5: Installing Side Cover, Gasket And Bolts
    G01308579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the side cover, gasket and bolts.
  8. Install the LH transaxle support and insulator. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR .
  9. Install the LH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the upper main control cover bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Upper Main Control Cover Bolts
    G01308580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 7: Removing Special Tool
    G01308581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 8: Removing Special Tools
    G01308582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 9: Removing Special Tool
    G01308583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 10: Removing Special Tool
    G01308584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    3. Connect the wire harness into the bracket.
      Fig 11: Connecting Electrical Connectors
      G01308585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly.
  18. Install the engine air cleaner inlet assembly. .
    19. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
  19. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  20. Fill the transaxle assembly with one quart of MERCON ® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM meeting Ford specification MERCON ® V.
  21. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer to FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK .
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