Transmission - 4X4: Installation

Install the special tool if not done during the assembly process.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (Transmission - 4X4)
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Position the vent tube on the top of the transmission.

Fig 2: Positioning The Vent Tube On The Top Of The Transmission
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CAUTION: To position the transmission in the vehicle, put the transmission into a nose-down position to get the tail shaft over the exhaust system. The converter housing is piloted into position by dowels in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely against the flexplate. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.

Fig 3: Positioning And Securing The Transmission On The High-Lift Transmission Jack (Transmission - 4X4)

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Position and secure the transmission on the high-lift transmission jack. Raise and position the transmission into the vehicle. Once the transmission is in position, place the transmission in a horizontal position.

NOTE: Do not remove the special tool until the transmission is in a horizontal position.

Fig 4: Removing Special Tool (Transmission - 4X4)

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Remove the special tool.

NOTE: Make sure that the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before aligning the transmission to the engine.

With the transmission in a horizontal position move it toward the engine. Align the orange balancing marks between the torque converter and the flexplate bolt holes.

NOTE: Install the transmission retaining bolts in their correct locations made during removal.

Fig 5: Installing Shift Cable Bracket And The LH Transmission Retaining Bolts (Transmission - 4x4)

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Install the shift cable bracket and the LH transmission retaining bolts.

NOTE: Install the transmission retaining bolts in their correct locations made during removal.

Fig 6: Installing RH Transmission Retaining Bolts (Transmission - 4x4)

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Position the vent tube in its correct location and install the RH transmission retaining bolts.

NOTE: It may be necessary to disconnect the rubber vent hose in order to route the wire harness under the vent hose.

Fig 7: Connecting The Harness Retainer To The Transmission (Transmission - 4x4)

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Route the harness under the vent hose, connect the solenoid body connector and connect the harness retainer to the transmission.
Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor, the digital TR sensor connectors and connect the harness retainer.

Fig 8: Connecting The Output Shaft Speed Sensor and The Digital TR Sensor Connectors (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the exhaust hanger.

Fig 9: Installing exhaust hanger (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the rear transmission support.

Fig 10: Installing Rear Transmission Support (Transmission - 4x4)
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Position the rear crossmember in place and install the nuts.

Fig 11: Installing Rear Crossmember Nuts (Transmission - 4x4)
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Position the rear crossmember in place and install the bolts and nuts.

Fig 12: Installing Rear Crossmember Bolts (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the RH exhaust bolts.

Fig 13: Installing RH exhaust bolts (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the LH exhaust bolts.

Fig 14: Installing LH exhaust bolts (Transmission - 4x4)
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Position the transmission fluid fill tube into the transmission and install the retaining bolt on the RH cylinder head.

Fig 15: Installing RH Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt (Transmission - 4x4)
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Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 16: Connecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the starter motor and three bolts.

Fig 17: Installing starter motor (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the starter motor electrical connectors and the ground wire.

Fig 18: Installing Starter Motor Electrical Connectors And The Ground Wire (Transmission - 4x4)
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Install the plastic starter motor electrical connector cap.

Fig 19: Installing Plastic Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cap (Transmission - 4X4)
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Install the four torque converter nuts.

Fig 20: Installing Torque Converter Nuts (Transmission - 4X4)
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Install the rubber access plug.

Fig 21: Installing Rubber Access Plug (Transmission - 4X4)
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Install the flexplate inspection cover.

Fig 22: Installing Flexplate Inspection Cover (Transmission - 4X4)
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Install the shift cable end and the bracket.

Fig 23: Installing Shift Cable End And The Bracket (Transmission - 4X4)
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Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .
Use the following guidelines for the in-line transmission fluid filter:
- If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
- If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter kit.
- If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
- If installing a Ford-authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied.
  Prior to lowering the vehicle, install a new in-line transmission filter or a filter kit.
  
  Fig 24: Identifying In-Line Transmission Filter
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Fill to correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.