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Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

  1. 1.

    NOTE: Temporarily install the differential and the transfer shaft in the transmission case.
GFD88755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591 (307-591/1 and 307-591/2)
GFD88756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (studs)
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  1. 4.

    NOTE: Make sure that the silicone has been cleaned off the machined surface of the transmission case and the torque converter housing before installing the Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing Shim Gauge 307-591/3 (4 spacers) or the preload measurement may be inaccurate.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)

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  1. 5.

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  1. 6.

    Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (remaining 4 spacers, bolts and washers)
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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  1. 7.

    Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts and washers)
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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  1. 8.

    Rotate the transfer shaft and the differential several times to seat the bearing cups.
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  1. 9.

    Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on the Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the differential bearing preload shim. Refer to Specifications  for the differential bearing preload shim part number. General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.
GFD88763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/2. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the transfer shaft bearing preload shim. Refer to Specifications  for the transfer gear bearing preload shim part number. General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.
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  1. 11.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts, bolts and spacers and 8 washers)
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  1. 12.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)
GFD88758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 studs)
GFD88757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1 and 307-591/2
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  1. 15.

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  1. 16.

    Assemble the torque converter housing. Refer to Torque Converter Housing .

  1. 17.

    Special Tool(s): Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W), Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583
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  1. 18.

    NOTE: Support the torque converter housing using blocks of wood, or damage to the torque converter housing may occur.

    Special Tool(s): Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W), Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583

GFD88767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Inspect the transfer shaft fluid dam to be sure it is seated evenly into the torque converter housing. Visual check.
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  1. 20.

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  1. 21.

    Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576 General Equipment: Shop Press
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  1. 22.

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    Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576
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  1. 24.

    Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576, Installer, Transfer Gear Bearing 307-541, Drawbar 204-029
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