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Main Control Cover - 3.5L: Installation

  1. Inspect the transaxle side cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
    Fig 1: Location of Transaxle Side Cover Seal
    G08043064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the studbolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolt
    G08043065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.
    1. Bolt location
    2. Studbolt location
  3. Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G08043066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve And Nuts
    G08043067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the transaxle electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.
    Fig 5: Location of Transaxle Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Fastener
    G08043068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing ring and seal for damage and install a new backing ring or seal if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seal with clean transmission fluid and install the backing ring and seal on the transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 6: Identifying Seal And Backing Ring
    G08043069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 7D285 Seal
    2 7J324 Backing ring
  7. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 7: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube And Bolt
    G08043070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the transmission fluid cooler tube fitting.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fitting
    G08043071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  10. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill  .
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