Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transaxle

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Adapter for 303-290A (Support Leg) 303-290A-03A
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Adapter for 303-290A (Spreader Bar) 303-290A-10
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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Lifting Brackets, Engine 303-D119
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Adapter for 303-290A (Strut) 303-290A-09

MATERIALS

Item	Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)	MERCON® V
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5	ESB-M1C93-B

1. Secure the transaxle on a high lift transmission jack. Apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
   Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Pilot Hub

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2. Install the shift cable bracket and bolts.
   • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
     Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts

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3. If not previously installed, install the heat shield.
   Fig 3: Locating Heat Shield

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4. If not previously installed, install the rear engine support bracket.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
     Fig 4: Locating Rear Engine Support Bracket Bolts

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5. Verify the position of the special tools.
   Fig 5: Identifying Position Of Special Tools (303-290A), (303-290A-03A), (303-290A-09), (303-290A-10), And (303-D095)

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6. Position the transaxle to the back of the engine.
7. Position the transaxle to the engine assembly, and install the transaxle retaining bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
     Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle Retaining Bolts

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8. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
     Fig 7: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Case Bolt

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9. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
     Fig 8: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Case Bolt

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10. Install the front lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Identifying Front Lower Retaining Bolt

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11. Install the rear lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Identifying Rear Lower Retaining Bolt

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12. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
13. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Identifying High-Lift Transmission Jack

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

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15. Install the RH halfshaft.
    Fig 13: Identifying RH Halfshaft

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16. Install the LH halfshaft.
    Fig 14: Identifying LH Halfshaft

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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.
17. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 15: Identifying Torque Converter Nuts

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18. Install the 2-piece transaxle housing cover.
    Fig 16: Identifying Piece Transaxle Housing Cover

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19. Install the pushpin for the inspection cover.
    Fig 17: Identifying Pushpin For Inspection Cover

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20. Tighten the transaxle inspection cover bolt and pushpin.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 18: Identifying Transaxle Inspection Cover Bolt

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21. Install the starter motor.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 19: Locating Starter Motor Bolts

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22. Install the ground strap.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
      Fig 20: Locating Ground Strap Bolt

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23. Raise the subframe assembly into position. Connect the heat shield to the subframe.
24. 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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25. Install the sway bar assembly.
    Fig 22: Locating Sway Bar Assembly

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26. Install 2 bolts for the RH sway bar retainer.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 23: Locating RH Sway Bar Retainer Bolts

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27. Install 2 bolts for the LH sway bar retainer.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 24: Locating LH Sway Bar Retainer Bolts

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28. Install the right rear subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 25: Locating Right Rear Subframe Bolt

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29. Install the left rear subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 26: Identifying Left Rear Subframe Bolt

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30. Install the right front subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 27: Locating Right Front Subframe Bolt

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31. Install the left front subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 28: Locating Left Front Subframe Bolt

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32. Install the rear engine mount.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 29: Locating Rear Engine Mount Bolts

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33. Install the front engine mount.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 30: Identifying Front Engine Mount Bolt

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34. Install the retainer for the power steering line.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 31: Locating Retainer For Power Steering Line Bolt

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35. Install the retainer for the power steering hose.
    Fig 32: Locating Retainer For Power Steering Hose

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36. Install the nuts for the power steering rack.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 33: Locating Power Steering Rack Nut

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37. Connect the RH knuckle assembly.
    1. Connect the RH tie-rod assembly.
       • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    2. Connect the RH sway bar assembly.
       • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 12/2005).
       • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 12/2005).
    3. Install the RH pinch bolt.
       • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
         Fig 34: Connecting RH Knuckle Assembly

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38. Connect the LH knuckle assembly.
    1. Connect the LH tie-rod assembly.
       • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    2. Connect the LH sway bar assembly.
       • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 12/2005).
       • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 12/2005).
    3. Install the LH pinch bolt.
       • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
         Fig 35: Connecting LH Tie-Rod Assembly

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39. Install the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
40. Install the rear transaxle mount nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 36: Locating Rear Transaxle Mount Nut

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41. Install the anti-roll bracket and the 4 bolts.
    1. Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    3. Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
       Fig 37: Identifying Anti-Roll Bracket And Bolts

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42. Install the 2 transaxle retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 38: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolts

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43. Connect the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 39: Locating Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tubes

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44. Install the retaining clips.
    Fig 40: Locating Retaining Clips

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45. Install the upper transaxle fluid filler tube and bolt.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 41: Locating Upper Transaxle Fluid Filler Tube And Bolt

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46. Install the oil filler cap.
    Fig 42: Locating Oil Filler Cap

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47. Install the hood latch.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 43: Locating Hood Latch Bolts

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48. Install the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 44: Locating Front Upper Radiator Shield

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49. Install the air intake tube.
    Fig 45: Locating Air Intake Tube

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50. Install the passenger compartment air intake box.
    Fig 46: Locating Passenger Compartment Air Intake Box

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51. Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
52. Install the hood.
53. Verify that the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. For additional information, refer to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR  in this article.
54. Install the manual control lever and nut.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 47: Locating Manual Control Lever And Nut

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55. Reconnect the harness retainer.
    Fig 48: Locating Harness Retainer

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56. Install the shift cable in the bracket.
    Fig 49: Locating Shift Cable In Bracket

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57. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
    Fig 50: Locating Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever

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58. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    3. Connect the speed control electrical connector.
       Fig 51: Locating Electrical Connectors

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59. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
    Fig 52: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly

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60. Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the hose clamps.
    Fig 53: Locating Air Cleaner Tube

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NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive shift strategy.
61. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
62. Fill the transaxle using clean automatic transmission fluid.
63. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer PRELIMINARY INSPECTION  in this article.