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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.
  1. 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.
  2. Fig 1: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing
    GF0025057Courtesy 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fig 2: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly
    GF0025058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the cooler tube fitting.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  6. Fig 3: Cooler Tube Fitting
    GF0025056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the line pressure port plug.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Fig 4: Line Pressure Port Plug
    GF0025055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, install a new manual control seal.
  10. Fig 5: Manual Control Seal
    GF0025059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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.
  12. Fig 6: Manual Valve Detent Lever & Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft
    GF0025060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install a new manual shaft retaining pin.
  14. Fig 7: Manual Shaft Retaining Pin
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    CAUTION: Do not allow the manual shaft retaining pin to contact the transaxle case. The pin must not protrude more than 8 mm (0.31 inch).
  15. Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    • Verify that the manual valve detent lever shaft rotates without binding.
  16. Fig 8: Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    GF0025051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
  18. Fig 9: Manual Valve Actuator Rod
    GF0025050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the parking gear and parking pawl spring assembly.
    1. Install the parking pawl return spring onto the parking pawl.
    2. Install the parking gear and parking pawl assembly into the case.
  20. Fig 10: Parking Gear & Parking Pawl Spring Assembly
    GF0025061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the parking pawl shaft.
  22. Fig 11: Parking Pawl Shaft
    GF0025062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  24. Fig 12: Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt
    GF0025063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the manual control lever inner shaft prior to installation.
  25. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    • Tighten to 74 Nm (55 lb-ft).
  26. Fig 13: Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    GF0025045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Verify that the actuating cam rotates freely.
  27. Install the parking pawl ratchet spring.
  28. NOTE: Hand-tighten the manual control lever bolt; it will be tightened after linkage adjustment.
  29. Install the manual control lever outer assembly and bolt.
  30. Fig 14: Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly & Bolt
    GF0025044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Using the special tool, install a new final drive lube tube seal.
  32. Fig 15: Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    GF0025064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the final drive lube tube into the seal.
  34. Fig 16: Final Drive Lube Tube
    GF0025065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Using the special tool, install the final drive lube tube into the case.
  36. Fig 17: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Case Using Special Tools
    GF0025066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.