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Transaxle Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube
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  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
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  3. Remove the parking pawl ratchet spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Parking Pawl Ratchet Spring
    G03901097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly
    G03901098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
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  6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer And Bolt
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  7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 7: Removing Parking Pawl Shaft
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  8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Remove the parking pawl.
    2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
      Fig 8: Removing Parking Pawl Assembly
      G03901102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case bore during seal removal.
    Fig 9: Removing Manual Control Lever Seal
    G03901103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the manual control lever seal.
  10. Remove the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    Fig 10: Removing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
    G03901104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
    Fig 11: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G03901105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    12. CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
    NOTE: There are 2 retaining pins, one on either side of the manual valve detent lever.
    Fig 12: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G03901106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
  13. Remove the manual valve detent lever and shaft assembly.
    1. Pull the manual valve detent lever and manual valve detent lever shaft from the transaxle case.
    2. Lift the manual valve detent lever from the transaxle case.
      Fig 13: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever And Shaft Assembly
      G03901107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Do not damage the seal bore in the case during seal removal.
    Fig 14: Removing Manual Control Seal
    G03901108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the manual control seal.
  15. If a new case is being installed, remove the line pressure port plug.
    Fig 15: Removing Line Pressure Port Plug
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  16. If a new case is being installed, remove and discard the cooler tube fitting.
    Fig 16: Removing Cooler Tube Fitting
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    17. 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.
  17. As necessary, remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly from transaxle case.
    1. Install the special tool into the transaxle.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Remove the bearing.
      Fig 17: Installing Special Tool Into Transaxle
      G03901111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using the special tools, remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.
    1. Position the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
      Fig 18: Removing No 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly
      G03901112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. WARNING: In order to avoid injury, eye protection should be worn when cleaning components with compressed air. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  19. Clean all components with a suitable solvent and use moisture-free compressed air to dry all parts and clean fluid passages. Check the following before assembling:
    • Final drive lubrication tube for damage
    • Manual control linkage for damage or wear
    • Case mating surfaces for nicks or deformation
    • Bearing wear
    • Support area wear
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