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Main Control and Pump: Installation

  1. Install the pump assembly and main control valve body onto the pump shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Main Pump Assembly
    G04661087Courtesy 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: Identifying Special Tool (307-167)
    G04661088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the pump assembly and main control valve body. Using the special tools, loosely install the bolts.
  4. Remove the special tools and install the 2 bolts in their place. Tighten all the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence For Control Valve Body Bolts
      G04661089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transaxle wire harness and retaining clip into the separator plate.
  6. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G04661090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: The transaxle side cover gasket is reusable if not torn or ripped.
    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket
    G04661091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the gasket. Clean and inspect the gasket, reinstall into the pan.
  8. Install the side cover, gasket and the M6 x 1.00 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Side Cover, Gasket
      G04661092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the M8 x 1.25 bolts.
    • Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Side Cover Bolts
      G04661093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the rear transaxle support insulator bracket.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Rear Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket
      G04661094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and loosely install the bolt and nut.
    Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator
    G04661095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Tighten the retaining bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Retaining Bolts And Nut
      G04661096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 11: Identifying Special Tools (303-290A-03A, 303-290A-09, 303-290A-10, 303-290A, 303-D095)
    G04661097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the special tool (rear of engine compartment).
    Fig 12: Identifying Special Tool (303-D095) (Rear Of Engine Compartment)
    G04661098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the special tool (front of engine compartment).
    Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool (303-D095) (Front Of Engine Compartment)
    G04661099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the oil filler cap.
    Fig 14: Identifying Oil Filler Cap
    G04661100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the hood latch.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 15: Locating Hood Latch
      G04661101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the passenger compartment air intake box.
    Fig 16: Locating Passenger Compartment Air Intake Box
    G04661102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the air intake tube.
    Fig 17: Locating Air Intake Tube
    G04661103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 18: Locating Front Upper Radiator Shield
    G04661104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    3. Connect the speed control electrical connector.
      Fig 19: Identifying Electrical Connectors
      G04661105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  23. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
    Fig 20: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly
    G04661106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the clamps.
    Fig 21: Locating Air Cleaner Tube And Clamps
    G04661107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive shift strategy.
  25. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  26. Fill the transaxle assembly with one quart of clean automatic transmission fluid.
  27. 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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