Installation

Transmission-4x2





Special Tool(s)

Installation





1. Install the special tool if not done in the assembly procedure





2. CAUTION: To position the transmission in the vehicle, put the transmission into a nose-down position on the transmission jack. This allows the tail shaft to go over the exhaust system. The converter housing is piloted into position by dowels in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely against the flexplate. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.

Position and secure the transmission on the high-lift transmission jack. Raise and position the transmission into the vehicle. Once the transmission is in position, place the transmission in a horizontal position





3. NOTE: Do not retrieve the special tool until the transmission is in a horizontal positions

Remove the special tool

4. NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before aligning the transmission to the engine.

With the transmission in a horizontal position move it toward the engine. Align the orange balancing marks between the torque converter studs and the flexplate bolt holes.





5. NOTE: Install the transmission retaining bolts in their correct locations made during removal.

Install the LH transmission retaining bolts.





6. NOTE: Install the transmission retaining bolts in their correct locations made during removal.

Install the RH transmission retaining bolts.





7. Connect the solenoid body connector and connect the harness retainer to the transmission.





8. Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, the digital TR sensor connectors and connect the harness retainer to the transmission.





9. Install the exhaust hanger.





10. Install the rear transmission support.





11. Position the rear crossmember in place and install the rear transmission support nuts.





12. Position the rear crossmember in place and install the bolts.
13. Remove the transmission jack.





14. Install the RH exhaust shield bolt.





15. Install the LH exhaust shield bolt.





16. Position the transmission fluid fill tube into the transmission and install the retaining bolt on the RH cylinder head.





17. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.





18. Install the starter motor and install three bolts.





19. Install the starter motor electrical connectors and the ground wire.





20. Install the plastic starter motor electrical connector can.





21. Install the four torque converter nuts.
^ Rotate the crankshaft to access all the torque converter nuts.





22. Install the rubber access plug.





23. Install the flexplate inspection cover





24. Install the shift cable end and the bracket.





25. Install the fuel line bracket.





26. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Install the driveshaft.
^ Align the yellow dots and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
^ Position the driveshaft to the rear differential.





27. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.

Install the rear driveshaft.
1 Position the driveshaft.
2 Install the four bolts.





28. Use the following guidelines for the in-line transmission fluid filter:
^ If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
^ If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter kit.
^ If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
^ If installing a Ford authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied
Prior to lowering the vehicle, install a new in-line transmission filter or a filter kit.
29. Connect the battery ground cable.
30. Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.