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Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E: Installation: Transaxle: Installation

    NOTE: Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
  1. Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
    1. Lay a steel straightedge on the automatic transaxle flange.
    2. Check the installation depth between the transaxle flange and the torque converter centering spigot for the correct clearance.
      Fig 1: Checking Installation Depth Of Torque Converter
      G06293221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the selector lever cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket With Bolts
      G06292899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket and 3 nuts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket With Nuts
      G06292898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If the transaxle was replaced, install the transaxle opening cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Differential Opening Cover
    G06292897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.
    Fig 5: Removing Torque Converter Retainer
    G06292896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle or damage to the transaxle can occur.
  6. Position the transaxle in place on the dowel pins.
  7. Note the location of the different length bolts and install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts and studbolt.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts And Transaxle-To-Engine Studbolt
      G06292895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G06292894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transmission jack and the safety strap from the transaxle.
  10. Using the Engine Support Bar, Engine Lifting Bracket and Adapters, raise the engine and transaxle assembly slightly to install the transaxle support insulator.
    Fig 8: Raising Engine And Transaxle Assembly Using Engine Support Bar, Engine Lifting Bracket And Adapters
    G06292846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the transaxle support insulator nuts.
    1. Install the 4 transaxle support insulator-to-body nuts.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    2. Install the transaxle support insulator-to-bracket nut.
      • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
        Fig 9: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator-To-Body Nuts And Transaxle Support Insulator-To-Bracket Nut
        G06293229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the Engine Support Bar, Engine Lifting Bracket and Adapters.
    Fig 10: Removing Engine Support Bar, Engine Lifting Bracket And Adapters
    G06292846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transaxle and slide the latches to the locked position.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G06292890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 2 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G06292889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the electrical connector bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 13: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket And Nut
      G06292888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the electrical connector bracket nut.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket Nut
      G06292887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06292886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. NOTE: The roll restrictor bolts are different lengths. If the long bolt is used to hold the roll restrictor to the subframe, damage to the steering rack may occur.
  18. Install the engine roll restrictor.
    1. Position the roll restrictor in place and loosely install the bolt.
    2. Install the bolt. Tighten both roll restrictor bolts.
      • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
        Fig 16: Identifying Engine Roll Restrictor With Mounting Bolts
        G06293236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.
    NOTE: Only install new self-locking nuts.
  19. Install 4 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 17: Locating Torque Converter Nut
      G06262034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the starter motor isolator.
    Fig 18: Locating Starter Motor Isolator
    G06097287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  22. Install the RH intermediate shaft, LH and RH halfshafts in the transaxle. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  23. Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    24. NOTE: Inspect the transaxle filler tube O-ring for damage before installing the transaxle filler tube.
  24. Install the transaxle filler tube and bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 19: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube And Transaxle Filler Tube Bolt
      G06292859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the power steering hose retainers and the wiring harness retainer on the transaxle filler tube.
    Fig 20: Locating Power Steering Hose Retainers And Wiring Harness Retainer
    G06292858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
    Fig 21: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    G06328831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the bottom PCM electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Locating PCM Electrical Connector
    G06292857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the throttle control electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Locating Throttle Control Electrical Connector
    G06292856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: Inspect the wire harness retaining clip for damage and replace if necessary. Failure to properly secure the wiring harness can result in wiring harness damage.
    Fig 24: Locating Wire Harness Retaining Clip Of Selector Lever Cable Bracket
    G07496255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the wire harness retaining clip to the selector lever cable bracket.
  30. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever cable clip.
    Fig 25: Locating Selector Lever Cable Clip
    G06292877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 26: Locating Selector Lever Cable In Selector Lever Cable Bracket
    G06293245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.
    Fig 27: Locating Selector Lever Cable End Of Manual Control Lever
    G06292875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the transaxle filler tube bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 28: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube Bolt
      G06292855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06328842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    35. NOTE: The Transmission Range (TR) connector seal is a high compression type and requires a "press to click" installation for a weatherproof seal.
  35. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. TR sensor.
    2. Transaxle solenoid electrical connector.
      Fig 30: Identifying Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector And Transaxle Solenoid Electrical Connector
      G06292872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the ACL and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  37. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  38. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
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