Section 5 (Manual Transmission): Removal: Transmission: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Position the transmission to the engine using the transmission jack.
- Install the bellhousing bolts.
- Install the bellhousing bolts.
- Install the remaining bellhousing bolts.
- Attach the transmission wiring harness to the transmission.
- Connect the slave cylinder supply tube.
- Loosely install the transmission support insulator.
- Install the transmission support.
- Tighten the transmission support insulator center bolt.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Attach the electrical wiring harness to the transmission.
- Connect the reverse switch electrical connector.
- Connect the left-hand catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the speed sensor electrical connector.
- Attach the right-hand electrical wiring harness to the transmission.
- Connect the right-hand catalyst sensor electrical connector.
- Slide the driveshaft forward until the flexible coupling engages with the transmission flange.
- Install the transmission flex coupling bolts, washers and attaching nuts.
- Using the special tools, tighten the driveshaft yoke locknuts.
- Install the stabilizer rod and stabilizer rod pin
- Install the selector rod and selector rod pin.
- Install the bolts and the center heat shield.
- Install the intermediate muffler.
- Install the starter motor. For additional information, see STARTER MOTOR .
- Bleed the clutch slave cylinder hydraulic system. For addition information, see BLEED PROCEDURE .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Reconnect the battery ground cable.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring seal and clip to the supply tube.
NOTE:
Install one gram of Premium Long Life Grease, XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESA-M1C75-B, in the alignment bushing prior to installation.
CAUTION:
Make sure to match the bolts, washers, attaching nuts and balance add-on nuts (if equipped) to their original location.
CAUTION:
Tighten the transmission flange bolts and nuts with hand tools only.
NOTE:
Align the driveshaft index matchmarks.