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Transaxle 3.5L GTDI: Installation

NOTE: Prior to installation of a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, the transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned, otherwise transmission failure may occur.
NOTE: Prior to installation of a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, flush out the cooler and cooler tubes. Refer to Transaxle Transmission Cooling .
  1. If removed, inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary. Lubricate the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals with transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

    1. Install the backing ring (7J324)
    2. Lubricate and install the seal (7D258) Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada).

    GFD93187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. If removed, position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the nuts.

    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

    GFD93214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If removed, install new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.

    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

    GFD93218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever, it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft. Damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the manual lever will come loose.
    NOTE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.

    Install the manual lever and nut.

    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

    GFD93157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease. Material: Multi-Purpose Grease XL-5-A.
    GFD93219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.

    If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.

    GFD93220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the special tool. Special Tool(s): Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346.
    GFD93074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Using the special tool, install the transmission on the engine dowels. Special Tool(s): Adapter, Transmission Jack 209-00152. General equipment: Transmission jack.
    GFD93211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the lower torque converter housing bolts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. If equipped.

    GFD93231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    GFD93223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    GFD91589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Use only the specified bolts for the torque converter. Standard length fasteners may bottom out and damage the torque converter clutch apply surface.

    Install new torque converter bolts (W714722).

    • Install the first torque converter bolt in the slotted hole on the flexplate.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    GFD93224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the inspection cover and the fasteners.
    GFD91455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the PTU. Refer to Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit (PTU) .
  15. Install a new circlip on the stub shaft.
    GFD93228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seal does not need to be replaced.

    Install a new LH halfshaft seal.

  17. NOTE: Remove the seal protector before the halfshaft is installed completely.

    Using part: AA5P-4N206-A, install the splines of the LH halfshaft through the halfshaft seal protector and the new halfshaft seal.

    GFD93229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
    NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joint or damage can result.

    Install the LH halfshaft.

    GFD93230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the front subframe. Refer to Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System .
  20. Install the roll restrictors. Refer to Transaxle Support Insulator - Anti-Roll, 3.5L GTDI .
  21. Position the transmission support insulator in place and install the upper bolts. Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25-B.

    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

    GFD93232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the lower transmission support insulator bolts. Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25-B.

    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

    GFD93233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Install the transmission support insulator bracket and install the bolt and the nuts. Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25-B.
    • Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    GFD93180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Align the index marks made during removal and install the CAC hose on the RH turbocharger and tighten the clamp.

    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

    GFD93181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Install the RHCAC hose nut.

    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    GFD93170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Position the LH exhaust manifold heat shield in place and install the bolts.

    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

    GFD93169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install the oil supply tube bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.

    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

    GFD93168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install the engine cover mounting stud to the LH valve cover stud bolt.

    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

    GFD93167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Install the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect couplings.
    GFD93166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Install the top torque converter housing bolts.

    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    GFD93202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the transmission stud bolts.
    GFD93203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Attach the transmission wire harness retainer to the transmission stud bolt.
    GFD91617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Connect the transmission electrical connector.
    GFD91616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Install the rear starter stud bolt.

    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).

    GFD93201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Install the wiring harness fastener on the starter motor stud bolt.
    GFD91609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Connect the starter motor terminals.

    • Tighten the starter battery terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

    • Tighten the starter solenoid terminal nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

    GFD91608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Install the starter motor positive terminal cover.
    GFD91607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.
    GFD91582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the strut tower brace and the nuts.

    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

    GFD93165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Attach the brake booster hose.
    GFD93164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to Front End Body Panels .
  42. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External C .
  43. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
  44. Install the ACL outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
  45. Fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
  46. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy will need to be updated. Refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
  47. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.
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