Material Specifications

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC	MERCON® LV

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles

NOTE: Due to packaging requirements, the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.

NOTE: The damper contains a clutch which is designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft. Should the damper become contaminated, it must be replaced.

Install the transaxle damper.
- Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Damper Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When positioning the engine to the transaxle, care must be taken to maintain alignment of the damper spline with the transaxle input shaft.

NOTE: Transaxle removed from view for clarity.

NOTE: If installing a new transaxle, install the lower insulator bracket and bolts

- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 6 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the high voltage wiring harness electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating High Voltage Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the Powertrain Lift.

NOTE: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the Powertrain Lift.

Fig 4: Securing Engine To Powertrain Lift Using Powertrain Lift And Adjustable Grip Arm

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Adjustable Grip Arm, secure the engine to the Powertrain Lift.
Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
Install the upper insulator.
1. Tighten the nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the through bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Upper Insulator Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the upper insulator bracket.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Upper Insulator Bracket Bolt, Nut And Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 3 engine mount bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into position.

Fig 9: Raising Subframe Into Position Using The Powertrain Lift
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Install the 2 subframe nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Lower Subframe Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When installing the subframe bolts, make sure both of the subframe bolts are fully engaged in their cage nuts before tightening to specification.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Tighten the 2 subframe bolts.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Front Subframe Rear Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear roll restrictor, bracket and bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Bolts, Roll Restrictor And Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the steering column coupling to the steering gear and install the new steering column coupling pinch bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 13: Locating Steering Column Coupling Pinch Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Rear Insulator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 15: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 16: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine support crossmember.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Tighten the new nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 17: Locating Engine Support Crossmember Nut And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear roll restrictor-to-crossmember through bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 18: Locating Rear Roll Restrictor-To-Crossmember Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the lower insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 19: Locating Lower Insulator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
- Install the retaining clip.
  
  Fig 20: Locating Lower Radiator Hose And Wire Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the auxiliary coolant pump.
- Install the 2 bolts.
  - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 21: Locating Auxiliary Coolant Pump Electrical Connector And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new gasket and connect the A/C tube to the A/C compressor.
- Install the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  
  Fig 22: Locating A/C Tube Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new gasket and connect the A/C tube to the A/C compressor.
- Install the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  
  Fig 23: Locating A/C Tube Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the MECS pump in place and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 24: Locating MECS Pump Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the vacuum pump electrical connector and attach the harness retainer.

Fig 25: Locating Vacuum Pump Assembly Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wiring harness fasteners, the transaxle ground cable and nut.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 26: Locating Harness Fasteners, Nut And Ground Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the selector lever cable fastener to the engine front cover stud bolt.

Fig 27: Locating Selector Lever Cable Fastener
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the selector lever cable fastener to the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

Fig 28: Locating Selector Lever Cable Fastener Of A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the selector lever cable.
- Install the selector lever cable bracket and the 2 nuts finger-tight.
- Attach the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.
  
  Fig 29: Locating Transaxle Control Cable And Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the control lever between the 2 casting ribs on the transaxle case.

Fig 30: Locating Casting Ribs
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Place the gear selector lever in the D position.
Tighten the selector lever cable bracket nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
To verify the correct selector lever cable adjustment, observe the selector lever on the transaxle while an assistant moves the selector lever into each range position ending in the D position.
Install the transaxle control snow shield.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 31: Locating Transaxle Control Snow Shield Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If installing a new transaxle, tighten transaxle coolant tube fittings to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

Fig 32: Locating Transaxle Coolant Hoses

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Connect the transaxle coolant hoses.
Connect the transaxle coolant temperature sensor electrical connector and pin-type retainer.

Fig 33: Locating Transaxle Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the DC-to-DC converter in place and install the 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 34: Locating DC-To-DC Converter Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the DC-to-DC converter electrical connector and 2 wire harness retainer (1 shown in illustration).

Fig 35: Locating DC-To-DC Converter Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the coolant vent hose.

Fig 36: Locating Coolant Vent Hose Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the 2 low voltage electrical connectors and the engine harness-to-body harness retainer.

Fig 37: Locating Low Voltage Electrical Connectors And Engine Harness-To-Body Harness Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transaxle harness electrical connector and install the stud bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 38: Locating Transaxle Harness Electrical Connector And Stud Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the upper Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling to the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

Fig 39: Locating Upper Evaporative Emission Tube Quick Connect Coupling
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the engine control harness electrical connector.

Fig 40: Locating Engine Control Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.
- Attach the harness retainer clips.
  
  Fig 41: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the PCM electrical connector.
- Position the harness and install the nut.
  - Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    
    Fig 42: Locating PCM Center Electrical Connector
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake booster.

Fig 43: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the upper radiator coolant hose.

Fig 44: Locating Upper Radiator Coolant Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.

Fig 45: Locating Heater Hose Clamps
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
Position the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in place and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 46: Locating PTU-To-Transaxle Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the PTU vent hose.

Fig 47: Locating PTU Vent Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the PTU heat shield and the bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).
  
  Fig 48: Locating PTU Heat Shield And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the PTU -to-engine support bracket and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 49: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-To-Engine Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the exhaust bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 50: Locating Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
All vehicles
Install the LH halfshaft and intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.

NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH similar.

Connect the RH and LH suspension.
1. Position the tie-rod end and install the new retaining nut.
  - Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
2. Connect the stabilizer bar link and install the nut.
  - Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 51: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Nut
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  
  Fig 52: Locating Brake Hose Retainer And ABS Sensor Retaining Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  
  Fig 53: Locating Brake Hose Retainer And ABS Sensor Retaining Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the catalytic converter inlet pipe and install the nuts.

Fig 54: Locating Catalytic Converter Inlet Pipe-To-Catalytic Manifold Converter Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the catalytic converter inlet pipe-to-converter nuts.

Fig 55: Locating Catalytic Converter Inlet Pipe-To-Converter Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the lateral support crossmember and the bolts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 56: Locating Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to TIRES & WHEELS article.
Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

Fig 57: Locating Fuel Supply Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID article.
Install the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.
Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
Enable the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY article.
Remove the steering wheel holding device.
Reset the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - HYBRID article.
Fill and bleed the Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS). For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID article.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.
Fill the transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL in this service information.