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Transaxle Case - Assembly: Assembly

  1. Position the differential bearing race in place.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Differential Bearing Race
    GF0017621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the special tools.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Special Tools
    GF0017622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the remaining tools from the other side of the case. Using the special tool, install the bearing race.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Remaining Tools From Other Side Of Case
    GF0017623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: When positioning the bearing in the case, make sure that the bearing is correctly aligned with the case. Damage to the case will occur when the bearing is not aligned with the case.
  4. Position the secondary variator bearing in place (sealed bearing).
    5. Fig 4: Locating Secondary Variator Bearing
    GF0017624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    6. Fig 5: Installing Special Tool
    GF0017625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. From the other side of the case assemble the remaining tools.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool
    GF0017626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tools, install the secondary bearing.
    8. Fig 7: Installing Secondary Bearing
    GF0017627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: When positioning the bearing in the case, make sure that the bearing is correctly aligned with the case. Damage to the case will occur when the bearing is not aligned with the case.
    CAUTION: When positioning the primary variator bearing into the case, make sure that the raised portion of the bearing is facing up, or damage to the transaxle will occur.
  8. Position the primary variator bearing in place (roller type bearing).
    9. Fig 8: Locating Primary Variator Bearing
    GF0017628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool.
    10. Fig 9: Installing Special Tool
    GF0017629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. From the other side of the case, assemble the remaining special tools.
    11. Fig 10: Installing Remaining Special Tools
    GF0017630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tools, install the primary bearing.
    12. Fig 11: Installing Primary Bearing
    GF0017631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the secondary bearing cover plate and the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 12: Locating Secondary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
    GF0017591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If the park system components have not been removed then install the primary bearing cover plate at this time.
    • Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 13: Locating Primary Bearing Cover Plate
    GF0017632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. If removed, install the primary variator feed tube into the case.
    15. Fig 14: Locating Primary Variator Feed Tube
    GF0017589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If the primary variator feed tube was removed, install the primary bearing cover plate and the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 15: Locating Primary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
    GF0017588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If removed, install the park pawl.
    17. Fig 16: Locating Park Pawl
    GF0017633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Note the correct location of the spring.
  17. If removed, install the park pawl spring and guide pin.
    18. Fig 17: Locating Park Pawl Spring & Guide Pin
    GF0017634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. If removed, install the manual lever and park rod in the case.
    1. Install the manual lever and park rod into the case.
    2. Hold the park pawl back.
    3. Position the park rod into the case.
    19. Fig 18: Identifying Manual Lever & Park Rod
    GF0017635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean continuously variable transaxle (CVT) transmission fluid and install the O-ring seal on the primary variator feed tube.
    20. Fig 19: Locating O-Ring Seal
    GF0017580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean CVT transmission fluid and install the O-ring seals onto the manual valve feed tube.
    21. Fig 20: Locating O-Ring Seals
    GF0017584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the manual valve feed tube in the case.
    22. Fig 21: Locating Manual Valve Assembly Feed Tube
    GF0017583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean CVT transmission fluid and install the O-ring seal on the secondary feed tube.
    23. Fig 22: Locating O-Ring Seal
    GF0017582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the secondary feed tube.
    24. Fig 23: Locating Secondary Variator Feed Tube
    GF0017581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. From the opposite side of the case, install a new C-clip on the secondary feed tube.
    25. Fig 24: Locating C-Clip On Secondary Feed Tube
    GF0017636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the new manual control lever seal in place.
    26. Fig 25: Positioning New Manual Control Lever Seal
    GF0017446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Using the special tool, install the manual control lever seal.
    27. Fig 26: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal
    GF0017637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Position the outer manual lever over the manual shaft. Install a new roll pin.
    28. Fig 27: Locating Manual Control Lever & Roll Pin
    GF0017597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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