Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transaxle

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (2 Of 2)

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1. Position the transaxle on a high lift transmission jack. Apply Multi-Purpose Grease DOAZ-19584-AA meeting Ford specification ESB-M1C93-B or equivalent to the torque converter pilot hub.
   Fig 3: Positioning Transaxle On High Lift Transmission Jack

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2. Install the shift cable bracket.
   Fig 4: Installing Shift Cable Bracket

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3. If not previously installed, install the rear engine support bracket.
   Fig 5: Installing Rear Engine Support Bracket

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4. Position the transaxle to the engine assembly, and install the transaxle retaining bolts.
   Fig 6: Positioning Transaxle To Engine Assembly

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5. Install the front lower retaining bolt.
   Fig 7: Installing Front Lower Retaining Bolt

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6. Install the rear lower retaining bolt.
   Fig 8: Installing Rear Lower Retaining Bolt

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7. Install the oil pan to transaxle case bolt.
   Fig 9: Installing Oil Pan To Transaxle Case Bolt

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8. Install the oil pan to transaxle case bolt.
   Fig 10: Installing Oil Pan To Transaxle Case Bolt

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9. Remove the transmission jack.
10. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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11. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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12. Install the LH half shaft.
    Fig 13: Installing LH Half Shaft

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13. Install the RH half shaft.
    Fig 14: Installing RH Half Shaft

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NOTE: Locate and align the orange dot adjacent to the stud on the torque converter with the orange dot on the flexplate.
Fig 15: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
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14. Install four new torque converter nuts.
15. Install the two piece transaxle housing cover.
    Fig 16: Installing Two Piece Transaxle Housing Cover

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16. Tighten the transaxle inspection cover bolt and pushpin.
    Fig 17: Tightening Transaxle Inspection Cover Bolt And Pushpin

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17. Install the starter motor.
    Fig 18: Installing Starter Motor

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18. Install the ground strap and harness bracket.
    Fig 19: Installing Ground Strap And Harness Bracket

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19. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 20: Removing Special Tool

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20. Raise the subframe assembly into position. Connect the heat shield to the subframe.
21. Using a 19 mm (0.76 in) dowel, check the front subframe alignment.
    • The dowel should slide directly through the front subframe and body without tilting.
      Fig 21: Checking Front Subframe Alignment

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22. Install the sway bar assembly.
    Fig 22: Installing Sway Bar Assembly

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23. Install two bolts for the RH sway bar retainer.
    Fig 23: Installing Bolts For RH Sway Bar Retainer

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24. Install two bolts for the LH sway bar retainer.
    Fig 24: Installing Bolts For LH Sway Bar Retainer

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25. Install the right rear subframe bolt.
    Fig 25: Installing Right Rear Subframe Bolt

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26. Install the left rear subframe bolt.
    Fig 26: Installing Left Rear Subframe Bolt

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27. Install the right front subframe bolt.
    Fig 27: Installing Right Front Subframe Bolt

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28. Install the left front subframe bolt.
    Fig 28: Installing Left Front Subframe Bolt

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29. Install the rear engine mount.
    Fig 29: Installing Rear Engine Mount

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30. Install the front engine mount.
    Fig 30: Installing Front Engine Mount

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31. Install the retainer for the power steering line.
    Fig 31: Installing Retainer For Power Steering Line

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32. Install the retainer for the power steering line.
    Fig 32: Installing Retainer For Power Steering Line

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33. Install the retainer for the power steering line.
    Fig 33: Installing Retainer For Power Steering Line

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34. Install the nuts for the power steering rack.
    Fig 34: Installing Nuts For Power Steering Rack

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35. Connect the LH knuckle assembly.
    1. Connect the LH tie rod assembly.
    2. Connect the LH sway bar assembly.
    3. Install the LH pinch bolt.
       Fig 35: Connecting LH Knuckle Assembly

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36. Connect the RH knuckle assembly.
    1. Connect the RH tie rod assembly.
    2. Connect the RH sway bar assembly.
    3. Install the RH pinch bolt.
       Fig 36: Connecting RH Knuckle Assembly

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37. Install the three-way catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
38. Install the front wheels. For additional information refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
39. Lower the vehicle. For additional information refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
40. Install the rear transaxle mount nut.
    Fig 37: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount Nut

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41. Install the transaxle retaining bolts.
    Fig 38: Installing Transaxle Retaining Bolts

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42. Connect the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 39: Connecting Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tubes

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43. Install the retaining clips.
    Fig 40: Installing Retaining Clips

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44. Install the upper transaxle fluid filler tube and bolt.
    Fig 41: Installing Upper Transaxle Fluid Filler Tube And Bolt

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45. Remove the three bar support.
    Fig 42: Removing Three Bar Support

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46. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 43: Removing Special Tool

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47. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 44: Removing Special Tool

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48. Install the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 45: Installing Front Upper Radiator Shield

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49. Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
50. Install the hood.
51. Verify that the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. For additional information, refer to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
52. Install the manual control lever and nut.
    Fig 46: Installing Manual Control Lever And Nut

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53. Reconnect the harness retainer.
    Fig 47: Reconnecting Harness Retainer

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54. Install the shift cable in the bracket.
    Fig 48: Installing Shift Cable In Bracket

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55. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever lever.
    Fig 49: Connecting Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever

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56. 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 50: Connecting Electrical Connectors

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NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
57. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
58. Install the air cleaner assembly.
59. Fill the transaxle using MERCON V® Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON V®.
60. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .