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Section 474 (Automatic Transmission): Removal: Transmission

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G03975145
 Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
NOTE: If the transmission is to be removed for a period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and a wood block.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts (either soft or firm) and this is a temporary condition that will eventually return to normal operating condition.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    3. 4.0L SOHC VEHICLES 

  3. Remove the fluid level indicator tube bolt and remove the tube and indicator.
    Fig 1: Removing Fluid Level Indicator Tube And Indicator
    G03975146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. ALL VEHICLES 

  4. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .

    5. 4X4 VEHICLES 

  5. Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .

    6. ALL VEHICLES 

  6. To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they can be installed in their original alignment.
    Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Flange-To-Pinion Flange Alignment Marks
    G03888574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the rear driveshaft.
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Remove the driveshaft.
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Driveshaft
      G03975148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
    9. CAUTION: When removing the torque converter nuts, the crankshaft must be rotated only in the clockwise direction, otherwise engine damage can occur. The crankshaft, crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket can also be moved when the crankshaft pulley is turned in the counterclockwise direction.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to gain access to the flexplate nuts through the wheel well.
    NOTE: Mark the torque converter and the flexplate for correct alignment at reinstallation.
  9. Remove and discard the four torque converter nuts.
    • Rotate the flexplate to access to all the nuts.
      Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Nuts
      G03975149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. 3.0L AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES 

    NOTE: Mark the torque converter and the flexplate for correct alignment at reinstallation.
  10. Remove the four nuts.
    • Rotate the flexplate to access to all the nuts.
      Fig 5: Removing Torque Converter Nuts - 3.0L & 4.0L SOHC Engines
      G03975150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the bracket.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Shift Cable
      G03975151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness from the case.
    1. Remove the wiring harness from the shift cable bracket.
    2. Remove the shift cable retainer from the case.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Transmission Wiring Harness From Case
      G03975152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness.
    1. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft speed (ISS) sensor.
    3. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector.
    4. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Transmission Wiring Harness
      G03975153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the three way catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to the EXHAUST SYSTEM .

    15. 2.3L ENGINE 

  15. Remove the rear engine cover plate.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Engine Cover Plate
    G03975154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. ALL VEHICLES 

    CAUTION: Care should be taken not to bend or damage the cooler lines.
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission Cooler Lines
    G03975155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Hold the case fitting and remove the transmission cooler lines.
  17. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 11: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G03975156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. CAUTION: Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.
    Fig 12: Raising/Supporting Transmission
    G03975157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the High-Lift Transmission Jack under the transmission. Raise and support the transmission.

    19. 4X4 VEHICLES 

  19. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the six bolts (three each side).
    2. Remove the crossmember.
      Fig 13: Removing Crossmember
      G03975158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. 4X2 VEHICLES 

  20. Remove the crossmember.
    • Remove the six bolts (three each side).
    • Remove the crossmember.
      Fig 14: Removing Crossmember
      G03975159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    21. ALL VEHICLES 

  21. Remove the transmission mount.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the transmission mount.
      Fig 15: Removing Transmission Mount
      G03975160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    22. 2.3L ENGINE 

  22. If equipped, remove the rear vibration damper.
    Fig 16: Removing Rear Vibration Damper
    G03975161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    23. 2.3L AND 3.0L ENGINES 

  23. Remove the transmission upper fill tube.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disconnect the transmission upper fill tube.
      Fig 17: Disconnecting Transmission Upper Fill Tube
      G03975162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. NOTE: Lower the High-Lift Transmission Jack to gain access to screws.
    Fig 18: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Screws
    G03975163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the screws.

    25. 2.3L ENGINE 

  25. Remove the lower screws.
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Lower Screws
    G03975164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the HO2S connector bracket from the transmission.
    Fig 20: Removing HO2S Connector Bracket From Transmission
    G03975165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    27. 4.0L ENGINE 

    NOTE: Lower the High-Lift Transmission Jack to gain access to screws.
    Fig 21: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Screws
    G03975166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the screws.

    28. 4X4 VEHICLES 

  28. Remove the vent tube assembly.
    Fig 22: Removing Vent Tube Assembly
    G03975167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    29. ALL VEHICLES 

    WARNING: The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Secure the torque converter in the transmission. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Fig 23: Installing Special Tool To Secure Torque Converter
    G03975168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the special tool before lowering the transmission from the vehicle.
    30. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  30. Lower the transmission.
  31. If the transmission is being overhauled or if installing a new or remanufactured transmission, carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
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