Transaxle Case: Assembly

NOTE: The driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can only be installed new once. If the bearing has been installed new once before, a new transaxle case must be used.

As necessary, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing into the transaxle case.
1. Position the special tool.
2. Position the special tool.
3. Install new bearing.
  
  Fig 1: Installing No 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Into Transaxle Case
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not lubricate the outer surface of the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.

NOTE: The No. 18 driven sprocket bearing must be installed with the lettering on the needle bearing surface facing toward the needle bearing replacer.

Using the special tools, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly by pressing it into the transaxle case.
1. Install the bearing on the special tool.
2. Position the special tool.
3. Install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
  
  Fig 2: Installing No 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly By Pressing It Into Transaxle Case
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the cooler tube fitting.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Cooler Tube Fitting
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Install the line pressure port plug.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Installing Line Pressure Port Plug
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Using the special tool, install a new manual control seal.

Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Seal
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Install the manual valve detent lever assembly and the manual valve detent lever shaft assembly.
1. Position the manual valve detent lever into the transaxle case.
2. Install the manual valve detent lever shaft into the transaxle case and lever.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly And Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new manual shaft retaining pin.

Fig 7: Installing Manual Shaft Retaining Pin
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CAUTION: Do not allow the manual shaft retaining pin to contact the transaxle case.

Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
- Verify that the manual valve detent lever shaft rotates without binding.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
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Install the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).

Fig 9: Installing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
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Install the parking pawl assembly.
1. Install the parking pawl return spring.
2. Install the parking pawl.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Parking Pawl Assembly
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Install the parking pawl shaft.

Fig 11: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft
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Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer And Bolt
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NOTE: Lubricate the manual control lever inner shaft prior to installation.

Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
- Tighten to 74 Nm (55 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 13: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Verify that the actuating cam rotates freely.

Install the parking pawl ratchet spring.

NOTE: Hand-tighten the manual control lever bolt; it will be tightened after linkage adjustment.

Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly And Bolt

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Install the manual control lever outer assembly and bolt.
Using the special tool, install a new final drive lube tube seal.

Fig 15: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
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Install the final drive lube tube into the seal.

Fig 16: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Seal
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Using the special tool, install the final drive lube tube into the case.

Fig 17: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Case
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