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Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transmission

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM MERCON® V
  1. Position and secure the transmission on a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors and install the wire harness from the transmission.
    1. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    3. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
      • Connect the wire harness retainers.
    Fig 1: Connecting Wire Harness Retainers
    G02758009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.
    2. Connect the transmission solenoid body electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G02758010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Raise and position the transmission to the vehicle.
    • Align the balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.
  5. Install the transmission retaining bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Retaining Bolts
    G02758011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the four torque converter nuts.
    • Rotate the crankshaft to access all the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 4: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
    G02758012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the rubber access plug.
    Fig 5: Installing Rubber Access Plug
    G02758013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission inspection cover.
    1. Position the transmission inspection cover.
    2. Install the two bolts.
    3. Install the bolt for the separator plate.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Inspection Cover
    G02758014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the fluid filler tube.
    Fig 7: Installing Fluid Filler Tube
    G02758015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission filler tube bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Transmission Filler Tube Bolt
    G02758016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rear transmission insulator.
    Fig 9: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator
    G02758017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the LH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 10: Positioning LH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G02758018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Positioning RH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G02758019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 12: Tightening LH Crossmember Bolts
    G02758020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 13: Tightening RH Crossmember Bolts
    G02758021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the parking cable bracket.
    Fig 14: Installing Parking Cable Bracket
    G02758022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 15: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G02758023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  19. Install the fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 16: Installing Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G02758024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G02758025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the transmission harness connectors to the filler tube bracket.
    Fig 18: Connecting Transmission Harness Connectors To Filler Tube Bracket
    G02758026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the ground wire.
    Fig 19: Installing Ground Wire
    G02758027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the starter and the bolts.
    Fig 20: Installing Starter And Bolts
    G02758028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the electrical connectors on the starter.
    Fig 21: Connecting Electrical Connectors On Starter
    G02758029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the starter motor electrical connector cap.
    Fig 22: Installing Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cap
    G02758030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamp at this time.
    Fig 23: Positioning RH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G02758031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 24: Installing RH Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G02758032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Tighten the RH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 25: Tightening RH Exhaust Clamp
    G02758033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the RH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 26: Connecting RH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G02758034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 27: Connecting RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G02758035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamps at this time.
    Fig 28: Positioning LH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G02758036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 29: Installing LH Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G02758037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Tighten the LH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 30: Tightening LH Exhaust Clamp
    G02758038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 31: Connecting LH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G02758039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 32: Connecting LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G02758040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 33: Installing Shift Cable Bracket
    G02758041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. NOTE: The manual lever must be in the OVERDRIVE position.
    Fig 34: Sliding Transmission Shift Linkage Into Cable Bracket
    G02758042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Slide the transmission shift linkage into the cable bracket until the tabs fully seat and connect the shift cable at the manual lever.
  39. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
    Fig 35: Positioning Driveshaft On Transmission
    G02758043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the paint marks and the index marks made during removal, position the driveshaft on the transmission.
  41. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.
    Fig 36: Installing Rear Driveshaft
    G02758044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the rear driveshaft.
  43. Lower the vehicle.
  44. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
  45. Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.