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Section 300 (Automatic Transmission): Installation: Transmission: Material

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Fig 1: Material Specification
G01608705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position and secure the transmission on a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors and install the wire harness from the transmission.
    1. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    3. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.
    4. Connect the wire harness retainers and remove the harness.
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connectors And Installing Wire Harness From Transmission
    G01608706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.
    2. Connect the transmission solenoid body electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01608707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Raise and position the transmission to the vehicle.
    • Align the balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.
  5. Install the transmission retaining bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission Retaining Bolts
    G01608708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the four torque converter nuts.
    • Rotate the crankshaft to access all the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 5: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
    G01608709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the rubber access plug.
    Fig 6: Installing Rubber Access Plug
    G01608710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission inspection cover.
    1. Position the transmission inspection cover.
    2. Install the two bolts.
    3. Install the bolt for the separator plate.
    Fig 7: Installing Transmission Inspection Cover
    G01608711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the fluid filler tube.
    Fig 8: Installing Fluid Filler Tube
    G01608712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission filler tube bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing Transmission Filler Tube Bolt
    G01608713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rear transmission insulator.
    Fig 10: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator
    G01608714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the LH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Positioning LH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G01608715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 12: Positioning RH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G01608716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 13: Tightening LH Crossmember Bolts
    G01608717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 14: Tightening RH Crossmember Bolts
    G01608718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the parking cable bracket.
    Fig 15: Installing Parking Cable Bracket
    G01608719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 16: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G01608720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  19. Install the fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 17: Installing Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G01608721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
    Fig 18: Installing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G01608722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the transmission harness connectors to the filler tube bracket.
    Fig 19: Connecting Transmission Harness Connectors To Filler Tube Bracket
    G01608723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the ground wire.
    Fig 20: Installing Ground Wire
    G01608724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the starter and the bolts.
    Fig 21: Installing Starter And Bolts
    G01608725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the electrical connectors on the starter.
    Fig 22: Connecting Electrical Connectors On Starter
    G01608726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the starter motor electrical connector cap.
    Fig 23: Installing Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cap
    G01608727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamp at this time.
    Fig 24: Positioning RH Catalytic Converter Assembly In Place
    G01608728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 25: Installing RH Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G01608729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Tighten the RH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 26: Tightening RH Exhaust Clamp
    G01608730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the RH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 27: Connecting RH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G01608731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 28: Connecting RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G01608732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamps at this time.
    Fig 29: Positioning LH Catalytic Converter Assembly In Place
    G01608733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 30: Installing LH Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G01608734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Tighten the LH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 31: Tightening LH Exhaust Clamp
    G01608735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 32: Connecting LH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G01608736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 33: Connecting LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G01608737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 34: Installing Shift Cable Bracket
    G01608738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    37. NOTE: The manual lever must be in the OVERDRIVE position.
    Fig 35: Connecting Shift Cable At Manual Lever
    G01608739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Slide the transmission shift linkage into the cable bracket until the tabs fully seat, and connect the shift cable at the manual lever.
    38. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
    Fig 36: Aligning Paint Marks
    G01608740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the paint marks and the index marks made during removal, position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    39. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.
    Fig 37: Installing Bolts
    G01608741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the rear driveshaft.
    1. Position the driveshaft.
    2. Install the four bolts.
    40. NOTE: Use the following guidelines for the in-line transmission fluid filter:
    Fig 38: Installing New In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01608742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in- line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
    • If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter kit.
    • If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
    • If installing a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied.

    Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter or filter kit.

  41. Lower the vehicle.
  42. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  43. Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.
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