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Main Control - Pump: Removal

  1. Place the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Range Selector lever PARK Position
    G01575008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor And Breather Tubes
    G01575009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the engine air cleaner.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Air Cleaner
    G01575010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the air filter assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Air Filter Assembly
    G01575011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the battery tray.
    Fig 5: Removing Battery Tray
    G01575012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors
    G01575013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Connectors
    G01575014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the power steering line bracket.
    Fig 8: Removing Power Steering Line Bracket
    G01575015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the electrical connector bracket.
    Fig 9: Removing Electrical Connector Bracket
    G01575016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
    G01575017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the 3 Bar Engine Support.
    Fig 11: Installing Bar Engine Support
    G01575018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine lifting bracket on the right (back) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 12: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket On Right (Back) Hand Side Of Engine
    G01575019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the engine lifting bracket on the left (front) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 13: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket On Left (Front) Hand Side Of Engine
    G01575020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 14: Identifying Bolts
    G01575021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Raise the vehicle. .
  17. Remove the LH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  18. Remove the LH front fender splash shield upper screws.
    Fig 15: Identifying LH Front Fender Splash Shield Upper Screws
    G01575022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the LH front fender splash shield.
    • Remove one screw, one pushpin and the shield.
      Fig 16: Identifying LH Front Fender Splash Shield
      G01575023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the LH transaxle support bracket and insulator. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR .
  21. Position a drain pan under the transaxle side pan.
  22. Remove the bolts and remove the transaxle side pan.
    Fig 17: Identifying Transaxle Side Pan Bolts
    G01575024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires or the electrical connectors. Damage to the connectors will result.
    Fig 18: Identifying Pump Assembly Locking Tab And Electrical Connectors
    G01575025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  24. Position the transaxle wiring harness out of the way.
    25. CAUTION: Do not remove the two bolts that hold the pump assembly and main control valve body together as the pump assembly may fall from the main control valve body and become damaged.
    CAUTION: Only 4 of the 6 bolts need to be removed.
    Fig 19: Identifying Pump Assembly Bolts
    G01575026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the bolts. Note the size and location of the bolts.
  26. Disconnect the manual linkage.
  27. Remove the main pump assembly and the main control valve body by carefully sliding it off the pump shaft.
    Fig 20: Removing Main Pump Assembly And Main Control Valve Body
    G01575027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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