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Section 1319 (Automatic Transmission): Disassembly: Transmission

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Input Shaft Oil Seal 308-375
GF0000939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Transmission Fluid Pump 307-397
GF0000940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B)
GF0000218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
GF0000927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Torque Converter Fluid Seal 307-309 (T94P-77001-BH)
GF0000941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Compressor, Servo Cover 307-402
GF0000942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Handle, Torque Converter 307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
GF0015480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Output Shaft Flange 307-523
    NOTE: Tag and identify all parts for reassembly.
  1. Place the transmission on a bench.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Transmission View
    GF0015414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Secure the torque converter in the transmission during removal or installation. The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: If not installing a new torque converter, leave the adapter plate screwed to the torque converter.
  2. Using the special tools, remove the torque converter and adapter plate as an assembly.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-091)
    GF0015509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If the vehicle is equipped, and installation of a new or remanufactured torque converter is necessary, remove the torque converter adapter plate.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Torque Converter Adapter Plate
    GF0015510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If the adapter plate has been removed, use the special tools to remove the torque converter.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (307-091)
    GF0015511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the input shaft.
    6. Fig 5: Locating Input Shaft
    GF0015512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, install the transmission into the bench with the torque converter housing facing up.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (307-003)
    GF0015513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transmission sensors.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Transmission Sensors
    GF0015514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transmission range (TR) senor.
    9. Fig 8: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
    GF0015494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the nut.
    10. Fig 9: Removing Driveshaft Nut
    GF0015482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.
    11. Fig 10: Removing Output Shaft Flange Using Special Tool (307-523)
    GF0015483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.
    12. Fig 11: Identifying Special Tool (307-309), (100-001) And Extension Housing Seal
    GF0015484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft may fall out during removal of the extension housing.
  12. Remove the extension housing.
    13. Fig 12: Locating Extension Housing And Mounting Screws
    GF0015488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the parking pawl assembly and discard the gasket.
    1. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    2. Remove the parking pawl.
    3. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
    4. Remove and discard the gasket.
    14. Fig 13: Identifying Parking Pawl Assembly
    GF0015515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the drain plug and discard the gasket.
    15. Fig 14: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0015455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect the gasket for damage. If the gasket is not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  15. Remove the 16 transmission fluid pan screws, transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    16. Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
    GF0000924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the transmission fluid filter and discard.
    17. Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws
    G03948630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the manual control valve detent spring.
    18. Fig 17: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
    GF0015469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Follow the specified procedure when using the tool to remove the servo cover. The servo and servo cover are under high spring force and can separate forcefully, which may result in serious personal injury.
  18. Remove the reverse servo assembly.
    19. Fig 18: Locating Reverse Servo Assembly
    GF0015467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage solenoid body connector pins.
  19. Remove the solenoid body assembly by lifting on the body and pushing the connector from the other side of the case.
    20. Fig 19: Locating Solenoid Body Mounting Screws
    GF0015468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the main control valve body, separator plate and gasket.
    21. Fig 20: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts & Main Control Valve Body
    GF0015470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Using the special tools, remove the converter hub seal.
    22. Fig 21: Identifying Special Tool (100-001), (303-375) And Converter Hub Seal
    GF0015516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Failure to loosen the overdrive band adjusting screw prior to pump removal may cause damage to the pump and overdrive band.
    NOTE: Throw the lock nuts away. The lock nuts are not reusable for assembly.
  22. Remove and discard the lock nuts, and loosen the overdrive/intermediate band adjusting screw.
    23. Fig 22: Locating Overdrive And Intermediate Band Adjusting Screw
    GF0015517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove and tag part for assembly.
    24. Fig 23: Identifying Tag Part Assembly
    GF0015518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The screws are not reusable for assembly. Discard the screws. If the screws are reused, the housing may become separated from the transmission.
  24. Remove and discard the screws.
    25. Fig 24: Locating Transmission Housing Screws
    GF0015519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the special tool.
    26. Fig 25: Identifying Special Tool (307-397)
    GF0015520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Using the special tools, remove the pump.
    27. Fig 26: Identifying Special Tool (100-001, 307-397) & Pump
    GF0015521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Follow the specified procedure when using the tool to remove the servo cover. The servo and servo cover are under high spring force and can separate forcefully, which may result in serious personal injury.
  27. Using the special tool, remove the intermediate servo cover retaining ring.
    28. Fig 27: Identifying Special Tool (307-402)
    GF0015522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the intermediate band servo piston and spring.
    29. Fig 28: Locating Intermediate Band Servo Piston And Spring
    GF0015523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Follow the specified procedure when using the tool to remove the servo cover. The servo and servo cover are under high spring force and can separate forcefully, which may result in serious personal injury.
  29. Using the special tool, remove the overdrive servo cover retaining ring and cover.
    30. Fig 29: Removing Overdrive Servo Cover Retaining Ring & Cover Using Special Tool (307-402)
    GF0015524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the front band servo piston and spring.
    31. Fig 30: Locating Front Band Servo Piston And Spring
    GF0015525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the screw.
    32. Fig 31: Locating Screw
    GF0015526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tag and identify parts for reassembly.
  32. Compress the overdrive band and remove the apply strut.
    33. Fig 32: Identifying Apply Strut
    GF0015527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Identify the anchor and apply ends of the overdrive band.
    NOTE: The new overdrive band is dark in color. This is a normal condition of the band. Hairline cracks in the band are also considered normal. Do not install a new band based solely on the color.
  33. Remove and inspect the overdrive band. Check the following conditions for installing a new band:
    • Inspect for glazing.
    • Inspect for missing friction material.
    • Inspect for material flaking.
    • Inspect for damage to the anchor pins.
    34. Fig 33: Locating Overdrive Band
    GF0015528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the overdrive brake and coast clutch drum.
    35. Fig 34: Locating Overdrive Brake And Coast Clutch Drum
    GF0015529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the trigger wheel.
    NOTE: The No. 12 thrust bearing is in this assembly.
  35. Remove the planetary gear overdrive carrier.
    36. Fig 35: Locating Planetary Gear Overdrive Carrier
    GF0015530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the No. 2 overdrive planet thrust bearing.
    37. Fig 36: Locating Overdrive Planet Thrust Bearing
    GF0015531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the overdrive ring gear, overdrive one-way clutch assembly and center shaft as an assembly.
    38. Fig 37: Locating Overdrive Ring Gear
    GF0015532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tag and identify the center shaft thrust bearing No. 3 for reassembly.
  38. Remove the No. 3 center shaft thrust bearing.
    39. Fig 38: Locating Center Shaft Thrust Bearing
    GF0015533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The center support lock nut could fall into the remaining assembly if not removed.
  39. Remove the bolt.
    40. Fig 39: Locating Center Support Locknut Bolt
    GF0015534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the lock nut and cage.
    41. Fig 40: Locating Locknut And Cage
    GF0015535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the center support retaining ring.
    42. Fig 41: Locating Center Support Retaining Ring
    GF0015536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The center support is repaired as an assembly. Any damage requires installing a new component.
    NOTE: When removing the center support, pull evenly around the center support web.
  42. Remove the center support.
    43. Fig 42: Identifying Center Support
    GF0015537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Inspect the center support assembly for wear or damage.
    1. Inspect the thrust surfaces for wear or damage.
    2. Inspect the center support sealing surface.
    3. Inspect the fluid passage for blockage or damage.
    44. Fig 43: Inspecting Fluid Passage For Blockage
    GF0015538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Inspect the seal rings for damage.
    45. Fig 44: Locating Seal Rings
    GF0015539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Inspect the bearing for missing rollers or damage.
    46. Fig 45: Inspecting Bearing For Missing Rollers Or Damage
    GF0015540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.
    1. Rotate the center support bearing to locate the direct clutch feed hole.
    2. Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.
    47. Fig 46: Inspecting Direct Clutch Feed Hole For Blockage Or Damage
    GF0015541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 4 intermediate clutch drum thrust bearing.
  47. Remove the intermediate brake drum thrust bearing (No. 4).
    48. Fig 47: Locating Intermediate Brake Drum Thrust Bearing
    GF0015542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove, tag and identify the band anchor strut for assembly.
    49. Fig 48: Identifying Intermediate Band Anchor Strut
    GF0015543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Identify the anchor and apply ends of the intermediate band.
    NOTE: The new intermediate band is dark in color. This is a normal condition of the band. Hairline cracks in the band are also considered normal. Do not install a new band based solely on the color.
  49. Remove and inspect the intermediate band. Check the following conditions when installing a new band:
    • Inspect for glazing.
    • Inspect for missing friction material.
    • Inspect for material flaking.
    • Inspect for damage to the anchor pins.
    50. Fig 49: Identifying Intermediate Band
    GF0015544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove, tag and identify the band apply strut.
    51. Fig 50: Locating Intermediate Band Apply Strut
    GF0015545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the screw.
    52. Fig 51: Locating Screw
    GF0000943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The No. 5 forward clutch cylinder thrust bearing may come out with the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum.
  52. Remove the direct clutch drum.
    53. Fig 52: Locating Direct Clutch Drum
    GF0015546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the No. 5 forward clutch cylinder thrust bearing, tag and identify.
    54. Fig 53: Locating No. 5 Forward Clutch Cylinder Thrust Bearing
    GF0015547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The No. 6A thrust bearing may come out with the cylinder. Tag and identify for reassembly.
  54. Remove the forward clutch cylinder.
    55. Fig 54: Locating Forward Clutch Cylinder
    GF0015548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The No. 6A forward ring gear hub thrust bearing may have come out with the forward clutch cylinder.
  55. Remove the No. 6A forward ring gear hub thrust bearing.
    56. Fig 55: Locating Forward Ring Gear Hub Thrust Bearing
    GF0015549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing may come out with the forward ring gear and hub assembly.
  56. Remove the forward ring gear and hub as an assembly.
    57. Fig 56: Locating Forward Ring Gear And Hub
    GF0015550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the No. 6B forward clutch thrust washer from the forward ring gear hub.
    58. Fig 57: Identifying No. 6B Forward Clutch Thrust Washer
    GF0015551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing may come out with the forward ring gear and hub assembly.
  58. Remove the No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing.
    59. Fig 58: Identifying No. 7 Forward Planet Thrust Bearing
    GF0015552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the forward planetary assembly.
    60. Fig 59: Locating Forward Planetary Assembly
    GF0015553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the input shell and sun gear assembly.
    61. Fig 60: Locating Input Shell And Sun Gear Assembly
    GF0015554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove the spacer.
    62. Fig 61: Locating Spacer
    GF0015555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 8 low/reverse planetary carrier thrust bearing.
  62. Remove the thrust bearing.
    63. Fig 62: Identifying Thrust Bearing
    GF0015556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the retaining ring.
    64. Fig 63: Identifying Retaining Ring
    GF0015557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the low/reverse planetary assembly.
    65. Fig 64: Locating Low/Reverse Planetary Assembly
    GF0015558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 9 low/reverse planetary carrier thrust bearing.
  65. Remove the thrust bearing.
    66. Fig 65: Locating Thrust Bearing
    GF0015559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use slots located around the outside of the sleeve.
  66. Using a small pick, remove the output shaft sleeve.
    67. Fig 66: Locating Output Shaft Sleeve
    GF0015560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Hold onto the output shaft so it does not fall out after removing the snap ring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
    CAUTION: Discard the output shaft retaining ring. A new retaining ring must be used for assembly, otherwise transmission damage can occur.
  67. While holding the output shaft, remove and discard the output shaft retaining ring.
    68. Fig 67: Locating Output Shaft Retaining Ring
    GF0015561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Remove the output shaft ring gear and hub.
    69. Fig 68: Locating Output Shaft Ring Gear
    GF0015562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the No. 10 low/intermediate sun gear bearing.
    70. Fig 69: Identifying No. 10 Low Intermediate Sun Gear Bearing
    GF0015563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pry on the outer edge of the case. Damage to the gasket sealing surface may occur.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to grind flat spots on the edges of the reverse band actuating lever shaft in order to remove it.
  70. Using a pair of vise grips, hold the flat spots on the reverse band actuating lever shaft, wiggle it back and forth and remove the reverse band actuating lever shaft.
    71. Fig 70: Identifying Reverse Band Actuating Lever Shaft
    GF0015564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Remove the reverse band actuating lever assembly.
    72. Fig 71: Identifying Reverse Band Actuating Lever
    GF0015565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The inner race of the rear one-way clutch is not removable. It is repaired in the case.
  72. Remove the low/reverse brake drum and one-way clutch assembly by rotating it clockwise.
    73. Fig 72: Locating Low/Reverse Brake Drum
    GF0015566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The reverse one-way clutch is part of the reverse brake drum assembly. Install a new reverse brake drum as an assembly only.
  73. Inspect the reverse brake drum assembly and install a new reverse brake drum assembly if damaged.
    1. Inspect the reverse brake drum sprags.
    2. Inspect the reverse brake drum rollers.
    3. Inspect the reverse brake drum.
    74. Fig 73: Identifying Reverse Brake Drum Assembly Inspecting Areas
    GF0015567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the reverse band.
    75. Fig 74: Locating Reverse Band
    GF0015568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the output shaft and park gear.
    76. Fig 75: Locating Output Shaft And Park Gear
    GF0015569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 11 output shaft thrust washer.
  76. Remove the output shaft thrust washer.
    77. Fig 76: Locating Output Shaft Thrust Washer
    GF0015570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure the wrench does not strike the manual valve inner lever pin.
  77. Remove the nut.
    78. Fig 77: Locating Nut
    GF0000944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Remove the manual shaft retaining pin.
    79. Fig 78: Locating Manual Shaft Retaining Pin
    GF0015571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Remove the manual control lever shaft.
    80. Fig 79: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft
    GF0015572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Disconnect the manual valve inner lever from the parking lever actuating rod.
    81. Fig 80: Locating Manual Valve Inner Lever At Parking Lever Actuating Rod
    GF0015573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Remove the manual valve inner lever.
    82. Fig 81: Identifying Manual Control Valve Inner Lever
    GF0015574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Remove the parking lever actuating rod.
    83. Fig 82: Identifying Parking Lever Actuating Rod
    GF0015575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the bore.
  83. Remove the manual control lever seal.
    84. Fig 83: Locating Manual Control Lever Seal
    GF0015576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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