Primary Variator Cover: Removal

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 2 bolts for the rear transaxle mount.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts For Rear Transaxle Mount
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a suitable transmission jack to support the transaxle.
Remove the upper transaxle mount bolts and the mount.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Transaxle Mount Bolts And Mount
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When removing the cover, the feed tube may stick in the cover or the case.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts For Primary Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove and discard the bolts for the primary cover and remove the cover.
Remove and discard the primary cover gasket.

Fig 4: Removing Primary Cover Gasket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the small feed tube and remove the larger feed tube.

Fig 5: Removing Larger Feed Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the O-ring seals from the feed tube.

Fig 6: Removing O-Ring Seals From Feed Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the retaining clip and the primary cover feed tube.

Fig 7: Removing Retaining Clip And Primary Cover Feed Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 2 square cut seals, the O-ring seal and the retaining clip from the primary cover feed tube.

Fig 8: Removing Square Cut Seals, O-Ring Seal And Retaining Clip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.