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Transaxle 3.7L Ti-VCT: Installation

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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 .
NOTE: Carry out the following 6 steps only if installing a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission.
  1. Install the selector lever cable bracket and bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    GFD93216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the starter motor and bolt.

    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).

    GFD93215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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 automatic 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
  4. Install the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube assembly and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    GFD93214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    GFD93218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. 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 control lever and a new nut.

    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    GFD93157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease. Material: Multi-Purpose Grease XL-5.
    GFD93219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. 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
  9. Remove the special tool. Special Tool(s): Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346.
    GFD93074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the transmission on the engine dowels. Special Tool(s): Adapter, Transmission Jack 209-00152. General Equipment: Transmission jack.
    GFD93211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the lower torque converter housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    GFD93212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the transmission support insulator bracket, the nuts and the bolt. 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).
    GFD93221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the transmission support insulator through bolt. Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25-B.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
    GFD93222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    GFD93223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Install the secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    GFD91589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. 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
  17. Install the inspection cover and the fasteners.
    GFD91455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD vehicles 

  18. Install the PTU. Refer to Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit (PTU) .

    FWD vehicles 

  19. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seal does not need to be replaced.

    Install a new RH halfshaft seal. Refer to Halfshaft Seal - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) .

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

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

    GFD93225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. 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 RH halfshaft.

    GFD93226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install he halfshaft bracket nuts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    GFD93227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  23. Install a new circlip on the stub shaft.
    GFD93228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seal does not need to be replaced.

    Install a new LH halfshaft seal. Refer to Halfshaft Seal - LH .

  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Connect the wiring harness retainers on the transmission.
    GFD93203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install the subframe. Refer to Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System .
  29. Install the front and rear roll restrictors. Refer to Transaxle Support Insulator - Anti-Roll, 3.7L Ti-VCT .
  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 retainer on the main control cover stud bolt.
    GFD91617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Connect the transmission electrical connector.
    GFD91616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Install the rear starter stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
    GFD93201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Attach the wiring harness to the starter motor stud.
    GFD91609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Attach the starter wire terminals and install the nuts.
    • 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
  36. Install the starter motor solenoid cover.
    GFD91607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.
    GFD91582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External C .
  39. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Engine 3-7L Ti-VCT .
  40. Install the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
  41. Install the ACL and ACL outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
  42. Fill with clean transmission fluid to the correct level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
  43. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy will need to be updated. Refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
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