Section 394 (Manual Transmission): Installation: Transmission

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

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Using the transmission jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.
Install the nine bolts retaining the transmission to the engine.

Fig 2: Installing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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Install the six bolts retaining the crossmember to the frame.

Fig 3: Installing Crossmember To Frame
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Install the transmission insulator to crossmember nuts.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts
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Remove the High-Lift Transmission Jack.

Fig 5: Removing High-Lift Transmission Jack
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Connect the clutch hydraulic to the clutch slave cylinder.

Fig 6: Connecting Clutch Hydraulic To Clutch Slave Cylinder
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On 4-wheel drive vehicles, install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .
Install the exhaust hanger into the insulator.

Fig 7: Installing Exhaust Hanger Into Insulator
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Install a new exhaust converter outlet gasket, then install the catalytic converter to the muffler bolts.

Fig 8: Installing Catalytic Converter To Muffler
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Install the exhaust inlet crossover pipe bolts.

Fig 9: Installing Exhaust Inlet Crossover Pipe Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 10: Installing Exhaust Inlet Crossover Pipe Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVE SHAFTS .
Install the front driveshaft, if so equipped. For additional information, refer to DRIVE SHAFTS .
Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
Connect the electrical connectors to the Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S).

Fig 11: Connecting Electrical Connectors To HO2S (1 Of 2)
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Fig 12: Connecting Electrical Connectors To HO2S (2 Of 2)
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Connect the electrical connector to the reverse lamp switch.

Fig 13: Connecting Electrical Connector To Reverse Lamp Switch
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Connect the following:
1. Connect the electrical connector to the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
2. Connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector to the bracket.
Fig 14: Connecting Electrical Connector To VSS & HO2S
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Connect the wiring harness to the bracket.

Fig 15: Connecting Wiring Harness To Bracket
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Refill the transmission with the specified amount of fluid.
- Use MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON®.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Install the upper gearshift lever and the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly as an assembly. For additional information, refer to SHIFT LEVER & BOOT .