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Transaxle Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
    2. Fig 1: Final Drive Lube Tube
    GF0025041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    GF0025042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parking pawl ratchet spring.
    4. Fig 3: Parking Pawl Ratchet Spring
    GF0025043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
    5. Fig 4: Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly
    GF0025044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    6. Fig 5: Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    GF0025045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    7. Fig 6: Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt
    GF0025046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    8. Fig 7: Parking Pawl Shaft
    GF0025047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Remove the parking pawl.
    2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
    9. Fig 8: Parking Pawl & Return Spring
    GF0025048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case bore during seal removal.
  9. Remove and discard the manual control lever seal.
    10. Fig 9: Manual Control Lever Seal
    GF0025049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    11. Fig 10: Manual Valve Actuator Rod
    GF0025050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
  11. Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    12. Fig 11: Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    GF0025051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  12. Remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    13. Fig 12: Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    GF0025052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    14. Fig 13: Manual Valve Detent Lever & Shaft Assembly
    GF0025053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the seal bore in the case during seal removal.
  14. Remove and discard the manual control seal.
    15. Fig 14: Manual Control Seal
    GF0025054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If a new case is being installed, remove the line pressure port plug.
    16. Fig 15: Line Pressure Port Plug
    GF0025055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If a new case is being installed, remove and discard the cooler tube fitting.
    17. Fig 16: Cooler Tube Fitting
    GF0025056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
    18. Fig 17: Removing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing
    GF0025057Courtesy 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.
    19. Fig 18: Removing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly
    GF0025058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 172 kPa (25 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious 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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