Installation

Special Tools:

1. Using the High Lift Transmission Jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.





2. Install the six bolts.





3. Install the crossmember bolts.





4. Install the nuts.





5. Install the nuts.








6. Install the bolts.
7. Remove the High Lift Transmission Jack.





8. Connect the transmission cooler tubes.





9. Install the clutch slave cylinder.
^ Rotate the clutch slave cylinder clockwise 45° to install.
10. Install the starter.
11. Install the transfer case, if equipped.
12. Connect the driveshaft.
13. Install any Power Take-Off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.





14. Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.





15. Connect the wiring harness to the transmission.
16. Refill the transmission to specification.
^ Refill the transmission with MERCON(R) Multi-purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON(R).
17. Lower the vehicle.

18. CAUTION: Do not use a silicone sealing compound.

Note: Do not wait longer than ten minutes to tighten the six bolts due to the rapid cure time of the sealant.





Install the lower gearshift lever and shift housing assembly.
^ Apply Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5 to the shift housing and the main case.





19. Install the upper gearshift lever.





20. Install the screws.
21. Connect the battery ground cable.