Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor: Installation

Install the OSS sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating OSS Sensor Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the main control-to-transaxle separator plate.

Fig 2: Locating Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Lever Pin In Manual Valve

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the main control.

NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) or Transmission Range (TR) sensor wiring harnesses when installing the main control.

NOTE: Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Install the main control stud nut and 22 main control valve body bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Main Control Bolts And Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the main control-to-main control cover grommet.

Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.

Fig 8: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 9: Locating Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Install the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover studbolts.

Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers On Main Control Cover Stud Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the underbody cover and the screws.

Fig 15: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

Fig 16: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Start the engine and move the range selector lever into each gear position.
Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.