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Transmission Case Reseal

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Special Tool(s)

GFD340557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
GFD340560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Handle
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GFD340558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Actuator Pin
303-D011 (D80L-100-G)
GFD340559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Collet, 3/4 Inch to 7/8 Inch
303-D019 (D80L-100-Q)
GFD341116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
GFD341117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Handle, Torque Converter
307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
GFD340561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Retainer, Torque Converter
307-566
GFD341118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Holding Fixture
307-625
GFD341119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Installer, Differential Seal
307-626
GFD340562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Converter Seal Installer
307-627
GFD341120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Seal Protector, Turbine Shaft
307-635
GFD341121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Installer, Axle Seal
307-718
GFD341122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Seal Installer, Turbine Shaft
307-723
Material

Item Specification
Ultra Silicone Sealant
TA-29
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All Vehicles 

  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transaxle .
  2. NOTE: Use M10 x 1.5 x 25mm bolts to attach the special tool to the transmission case.

    Install the special tool.

    GFD341123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Mount the transmission to the bench-mounted holding fixture.
    GFD341124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the special tool.
    GFD341125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

    Using the special tools, remove the torque converter from the transmission.

    GFD341126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the LH halfshaft seal.
    GFD341127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.
    GFD341128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
    GFD341129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using a dent puller, remove the torque converter hub seal.
    GFD341130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the torque converter housing bolts.

    GFD341131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Pry the torque converter housing loose from the transmission case.
    GFD341132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the torque converter housing from the transmission case.
    GFD341133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove and discard the clutch feed seals.
    GFD341134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft bushing surface shows signs of excessive wear or damage, a new LH transmission case bushing and a new LH halfshaft must be installed, or excessive noise or transmission failure can occur.

    Clean and inspect the LH transmission case bushing and the bushing surface on the LH halfshaft for damage or excessive wear. If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft shows signs of excessive wear or damage, install new components. Refer to Transaxle Case .

    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD341135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Inspect the torque converter housing and the differential ring gear for damage or excessive wear. If the differential ring gear shows signs of excessive wear or damage replace the differential ring gear. Refer to Transaxle Case .

    GFD341136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Assemble the special tools and remove and discard the input shaft seal.
    GFD341137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install a new input shaft seal on the special tool.
    GFD341138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Using the special tool, install the input shaft seal.
    GFD341139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the 5 new clutch feed seals.
    GFD341140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Install the special tool on the input shaft.
    GFD341141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Verify the thrust washer and thrust bearing are correctly installed.

    1. No. 13 thrust washer.
    2. No. 11 drive sprocket thrust bearing.

    GFD341142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: Be sure the sealing surfaces of the torque converter housing and the transmission housing are free of oil before applying silicone.

    Apply silicone to the sealing surface of the transmission case.

    GFD341143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Install the torque converter housing on the transmission case.
    GFD341133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Install the torque converter housing bolts and the torque converter housing stud bolt.

    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    GFD341131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the special tool.
    GFD341144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Install a new torque converter hub seal on the special tool.
    GFD341145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Using the special tool, install a new torque converter hub seal.
    GFD341146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
    GFD341147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Assemble the special tools. Install a new LH halfshaft seal on the special tool.
    GFD341148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Using the special tools, install the new LH halfshaft seal in the transmission case.
    GFD341149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    FWD Vehicles 

  31. NOTE: Special tool 307-718 is reversible, make sure it is assemble correctly for FWD vehicles.

    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool.

    GFD341150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal.
    GFD341151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD Vehicles 

  33. NOTE: Special tool 307-718 is reversible, make sure it is assemble correctly for AWD vehicles.

    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool.

    GFD341152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal.
    GFD341153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All Vehicles 

  35. NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

    Using the special tools, install the torque converter.

    GFD341154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Install the special tool.
    GFD341155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the transmission from the bench-mounted holding fixture.
    GFD341124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the special tool.
    GFD341123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the transmission. Refer to Transaxle .