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Transaxle Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
    Fig 1: Locating Final Drive Lube Tube
    G04620317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    G04620318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parking pawl ratchet spring.
    Fig 3: Locating Parking Pawl Ratchet Spring
    G04620319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly & Bolt
    G04620320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    G04620321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt
    G04620322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 7: Locating Parking Pawl Shaft
    G04620323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Remove the parking pawl.
    2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
      Fig 8: Identifying Parking Pawl Assembly
      G04620324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case bore during seal removal.
    Fig 9: Locating Manual Control Lever Seal
    G04620325Courtesy 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: Locating Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
    G04620326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
    Fig 11: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G04620327Courtesy 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: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G04620328Courtesy 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: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever & Shaft Assembly
      G04620329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Do not damage the seal bore in the case during seal removal.
    Fig 14: Locating Manual Control Seal
    G04620330Courtesy 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: Locating Line Pressure Port Plug
    G04620331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If a new case is being installed, remove and discard the cooler tube fitting.
    Fig 16: Identifying Cooler Tube Fitting Bolt
    G04620332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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
      G04620333Courtesy 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 Using Special Tools
      G04620334Courtesy 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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