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Main Control - Pump: Removal

  1. Place the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position.
  2. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly. .
    3. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
  3. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the wire harness from the bracket.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
      G01308564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  6. Remove the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Upper Radiator Shield
    G01308565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool
    G01308566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G01308567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tools.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tools
    G01308568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tool.
    Fig 6: Installing Special Tool
    G01308569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the upper main control cover bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Upper Main Control Cover Bolts
    G01308570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  13. Remove the LH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  14. Remove the LH transaxle support and insulator. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR .
  15. Position a drain pan under the transaxle side pan.
    16. NOTE: It will be necessary to lower the left side of the subframe to remove the main control cover through the wheel well.
    Fig 8: Removing Main Control Cover
    G01308571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the remaining bolts, and remove the main control cover.
    17. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires or the electrical connectors. Damage to the connectors will result.
    Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G01308572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  18. Position the transaxle wiring harness out of the way.
    19. CAUTION: Do not remove the two bolts that hold the pump assembly and main control valve body together as the pump assembly may fall from the main control valve body and become damaged.
    CAUTION: Only four of the six bolts need to be removed.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Pump Assembly Bolts
    G01308573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolts. Note the size and location of the bolts.
  20. Disconnect the manual linkage.
  21. Remove the main pump assembly and the main control valve body by carefully sliding it off the pump shaft.
    Fig 11: Removing Main Pump Assembly
    G01308574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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