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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 Pump Assembly And Main Control Valve Body Onto Pump Shaft
    G04709856Courtesy 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 Tightening Sequence Of Pump Cover Bolt
    G04709857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Use the valve body guide pins to install the pump assembly and main control valve body. Install the bolt and tighten in sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  4. Install the transaxle wire harness retaining clip into the separator plate.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G04709858Courtesy 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
    G04709859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the gasket. Clean and inspect the gasket, reinstall gasket onto the pan.
  7. Loosely install the 15 transaxle side pan bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Side Pan Bolts
    G04709860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the 4 transaxle side pan bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating 4 Transaxle Side Pan Bolts
    G04709861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the 11 transaxle side pan bolts.
    • Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Locating 11 Transaxle Side Pan Bolts
    G04709862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the LH transaxle support and insulator. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR  in this article.
    11. NOTE: It will be necessary to reinstall the left side of the subframe.
  11. For subframe alignment procedure and bolt specification, refer to the installation procedure in UNI-BODY SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
  12. Using a screw jack, position the subframe and install the 2 bolts on the LH side and tighten all 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  13. Install the RH front engine mount nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Locating RH Front Engine Mount Nut
    G04709863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the bolt and connect the intermediate shaft coupling.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Locating Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt
    G04709864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the boot back onto the intermediate shaft coupling.
    Fig 10: Locating Boot Back Onto Intermediate Shaft Coupling
    G04709865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten the nut, or bearing and seal damage can result. Install nut using the hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
    Fig 11: Locating Front Stabilizer Bar Link
    G04709866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the front stabilizer bar links. Install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  17. Install the LH lower ball joint nut.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    Fig 12: Locating LH Lower Ball Joint Nut
    G04709867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH front fender splash shield and the 5 retainers.
    Fig 13: Locating LH Front Inner Fender Splash Shield Retainers
    G04709868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH wheel and tire.
  20. Remove the LH engine lifting bracket.
    Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool (303-050) And (303-290A)
    G04709869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the RH engine lifting bracket.
    Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool (303-050) And (303-290A)
    G04709870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 16: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A-03A) And (303-290A)
    G04709871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Reconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 17: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Connector
    G04709872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the electrical connector bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 18: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket
    G04709873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the electrical connector bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 19: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket
    G04709874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Reconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Locating Electrical Connector
    G04709875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Reconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 21: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G04709876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the air filter assembly.
    Fig 22: Locating Air Filter Assembly
    G04709877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the engine air cleaner and tube.
    Fig 23: Locating Engine Air Cleaner And Tube
    G04709878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Reconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    Fig 24: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
    G04709879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Reinstall the battery tray.
  32. Fill the transaxle assembly with 0.946L (1 quart) of clean automatic transmission fluid.
  33. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION  in this article.
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