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Section 1366 (Automatic Transmission): Installation: Transmission: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM MERCON® V
  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. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
      • Connect the wire harness retainers.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connectors
    G03882612Courtesy 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 2: Connecting Catalyst Monitor Connector Retainer & Transmission Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
    G04016818Courtesy 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 3: Transmission Retaining Bolts Torque Specification
    G04017093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the four torque converter nuts.
    • Rotate the crankshaft to access all the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 4: Torque Converter Nuts Torque Specification
    G03882133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the rubber access plug.
    Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Access Plug
    G04584454Courtesy 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 6: Installing Transmission Inspection Cover
    G04017096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the fluid filler tube.
    Fig 7: Installing Fluid Filler Tube
    G04017097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission filler tube bolt.
    Fig 8: Transmission Filler Tube Bolt Torque Specification
    G04016633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rear transmission insulator.
    Fig 9: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts Torque Specification
    G04002523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the LH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 10: Positioning LH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G04016767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Positioning RH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G04016768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 12: LH Crossmember Bolts Torque Specification
    G04016671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 13: RH Crossmember Bolts Torque Specification
    G04016670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the parking cable bracket.
    Fig 14: Parking Cable Bracket Bolts Torque Specification
    G04016672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 15: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts Torque Specification
    G03882466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  19. Install the fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 16: Installing Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G04017106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G04016806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the transmission harness connectors to the filler tube bracket.
    Fig 18: Connecting Transmission Harness Connectors To Filler Tube Bracket
    G03882607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the ground wire.
    Fig 19: Installing Ground Wire
    G04017109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the starter and the bolts.
    Fig 20: Starter Bolts Torque Specification
    G04017110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the electrical connectors on the starter.
    Fig 21: Connecting Electrical Connectors On Starter
    G03882906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the starter motor electrical connector cap.
    Fig 22: Installing Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cap
    G04016802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamp at this time.
    Fig 23: Positioning RH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G04016674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 24: RH Exhaust Flange Nuts Torque Specification
    G04016675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Tighten the RH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 25: RH Exhaust Clamp Torque Specification
    G04016676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the RH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 26: Connecting RH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G04016753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 27: Connecting RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamps at this time.
    Fig 28: Positioning LH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G03882571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 29: LH Exhaust Flange Nuts Torque Specification
    G04016680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Tighten the LH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 30: LH Exhaust Torque Specification
    G04016681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 31: Connecting LH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 32: Connecting LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 33: Shift Cable Bracket Bolts Torque Specification
    G04017123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. NOTE: The manual lever must be in the OVERDRIVE position.
    Fig 34: Sliding Transmission Shift Linkage Into Cable Bracket - With Torque Specification
    G04016714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Slide the transmission shift linkage into the cable bracket until the tabs fully seat and connect the shift cable at the manual lever.
  39. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
    Fig 35: Positioning Driveshaft To Rear Differential
    G03888592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the paint marks and the index marks made during removal, position the driveshaft on the transmission.
  41. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.
    Fig 36: Rear Driveshaft Bolts Torque Specification
    G04017126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the rear driveshaft.
  43. Lower the vehicle.
  44. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  45. Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.