Steps 49-97
NOTE: MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON V as a service fluid.
49. NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Install the overdrive clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring with the ring opening in the 6 o'clock position.
50. Check the stack-up clearance.
^ Using a feeler gauge, check the stack-up clearance in 3 places, 120 degrees apart.
^ If the clearance is not to specification, install the correct selective overdrive clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring and recheck the clearance. Refer to the Clutch Plate Usage and Clearance Specification Chart for selective snap ring thicknesses and part numbers.
51. Install the coast clutch assembly.
52. NOTE: Lightly lubricate the gasket with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Install the new (A) pump gasket, aligning the (B) gasket and case holes.
53. Install the (A) Input Shaft with long splined end first. Install the (B) aligning pin.
54. NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust washer and bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Verify the (A) No. 1 pump thrust washer and the (B) No. 2A overdrive sun gear thrust bearing are installed.
55. CAUTION: Pump assemblies are model-dependent. Using the wrong pump will cause transmission failure.
CAUTION: Fully seat the front pump assembly using hand pressure only. Do not use bolts to draw the front pump assembly into the case.
CAUTION: Tighten the bolts alternately to avoid possible damage.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the Transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Install the (A) front pump assembly with the (B) filter inlet tube bore in the 6 o'clock position. Fully seat the front pump assembly using hand pressure only. When the pump is fully seated, remove the (C) aligning pin.
56. CAUTION: Discard the old washers.
Install the bolts with new rubber-coated washers. Tighten the bolts alternately in a crisscross pattern.
57. CAUTION: Remove the Input Shaft prior to rotating the Transmission.
Remove the Input Shaft.
58. Using the (A) Shift Lever Seal Replacer, install the (B) manual control lever seal.
59. The manual levers are model-dependents.
1 Non Power Take-Off (PTO).
2 (PTO) equipped.
60. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
1 Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
2 Install and seat the Manual Lever Retaining Pin below the case surface.
3 NOTE: Use a crescent wrench on the manual control lever or outer flats of the manual control lever shaft assembly when installing the inner manual valve detent lever nut.
Install the (A) parking pawl actuating rod, the (B) inner Manual Control Valve Detent Lever and the (C) nut onto the manual control lever shaft assembly.
4 NOTE: The manual control valve detent lever spring must be on the inner Manual Control Valve Detent Lever and the detent lever pin must align with the manual shift valve.
Install the (F) manual control valve detent lever spring and the (G) bolt.
61. Install the park pawl.
1 Install the parking pawl shaft.
2 Install the parking pawl.
3 Install the pawl return spring.
62. CAUTION: The Torx(R)-head screw has a thread-locking compound. If the screw is removed, it must be discarded and a new one installed.
If removed, install the parking pawl abutment with a new Torx(R)-head screw.
63. NOTE: Make sure the dimple on the parking guide support plate is facing inward and the parking pawl actuating rod is in the parking rod support plate slot.
Install the (A) parking rod guide plate with the (B) bolts.
64. Install a new orifice lube plug. Using a 12 mm socket, tap the orifice lube plug into the back of the transmission.
65. Check to make sure that the orifice lube plug is fully seated into the back of the transmission.
66. NOTE: The extension must have a shoulder or a boss cast in it to hold the orifice lube plug in the back of the case. If the wrong extension housing is used the plug will fall out and cause transmission failure.
Inspect the extension housing for the correct application.
67. NOTE: Lightly lubricate the gasket with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Place the new extension housing gasket on the Extension Housing.
68. Install the (A) Extension Housing, the 8 (B) bolts, and the (C) stud.
69. CAUTION: Prior to installing the extension housing bushing, inspect the extension housing counter bore for burrs. If necessary, remove the burrs with an oil stone. Damage to the new bushing may occur.
Align the extension housing bushing in the Extension Assy so that the slots are in the 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock position.
NOTE: Extension housing bushing is model dependent.
Using the Extension Housing Bushing Replacer, install the extension housing bushing.
70. NOTE: Extension seal is model dependent.
Using the (A) Extension Housing Seal Replacer, install a new (B) extension housing seal.
71. Tighten the center support assembly, and the intermediate/overdrive cylinder assembly feed bolts.
1 Tighten the bolts.
2 Tighten the bolts.
72. NOTE: The steel EPC check ball has a 0.25-inch diameter and is smaller than the other check balls.
Install the (A) spring and the (B) steel EPC check ball.
73. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the rubber check balls.
Install the 8 rubber check balls.
74. CAUTION: Refer to the parts catalog for proper gasket. Using the incorrect gasket will cause damage to transmission.
Install a new separating plate-to-case gasket on the separating plate.
75. NOTE: Check the placement of the steel EPC check ball under separator plate.
Install the Valve Body Separator Plate.
76. Install the (A) separating plate reinforcing plate, with the stamped word UP visible, and install the (B) bolts.
77. CAUTION: Refer to the Parts Catalog for the proper gasket. Using the incorrect gasket will cause damage to the transmission.
Install a new main control-to-separating plate gasket.
78. Install the solenoid screen assembly by pushing it in and rotating it to lock.
79. NOTE: Prior to installing the solenoid body assembly, coat the case connector bore with petroleum jelly or equivalent.
Install the (A) solenoid body assembly with the (B) nut and the (C) Torx(R) head bolts finger-tight.
80. Install the (A) Valve Body Assy, aligning the (B) manual shift valve with the (C) inner Manual Control Valve Detent Lever
^ Install the (D) nuts and the (D) bolts finger-tight.
81. Install the (A) accumulator body with the (B) nuts and the (C) bolts finger-tight.
82. Tighten all accumulator body, upper and lower control body and solenoid body nuts and bolts.
83. Install filter assembly and transmission pan.
84. CAUTION: Do not reuse the old filter and seal assembly.
NOTE: Prior to installation, lightly lubricate the fluid filter seal with clean Motorcraft MERCON or MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent meeting FORD specification.
Install a new filter and seal assembly by pressing it into place.
85. Place the transmission pan magnet on the dimple in the bottom of the Pan Assy.
86. CAUTION: Do not discard the gasket. Clean, inspect and reuse unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
Install the (A) gasket, the (B) Pan Assy and the 20 (C) bolts.
87. With the transmission in NEUTRAL, install and adjust the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
1 Install the digital TR sensor.
2 Loosely install the bolts.
88. Install the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Alignment Tool.
89. Tighten the bolts.
90. CAUTION: Make sure the Cooler Bypass Valve (CBV) has been cleaned and flushed.
CAUTION: Make sure the four rubber-coated sealing washers are placed properly on the CBV fittings.
If not done previously, apply sealer to case inlet and outlet fitting threads.
^ Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G315-A5.
91. CAUTION: Do not over-tighten.
Install the (A) CBV with the (B) front (inlet) and the (C) rear (outlet) cooler line case fitting.
92. CAUTION: If equipped, use care when installing the sensor, damage to the O-ring could result in a leak. After installing the sensor do not roll the transmission on the bench or damage to the sensor connector or body could result.
If removed install the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
1 Install the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
2 Install the bolt.
93. CAUTION: If equipped, use care when installing the sensor, damage to the O-ring could result in a leak. After installing the sensor do not roll the transmission on the bench or damage to the sensor connector or body could result.
If removed install the Turbine Shaft Sensor (TSS).
1 Install the Turbine Shaft Sensor (TSS).
2 Install the bolt.
94. NOTE: The input shaft is model-dependent.
With the fluid pan facing down, install the Input Shaft with the long splined end first.
95. CAUTION: Do not damage the fluid pump gear O-ring when installing torque converter.
CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the front pump support and gear and rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.
CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal may be damaged.
Lubricate the converter hub with MERCON or MERCON V transmission fluid meeting Motorcraft specification.
96. CAUTION: Use care when installing the Converter Assy to avoid damage to the front pump stator support seal.
NOTE: Check the converter crankshaft pilot for nicks or damaged surfaces that can cause interference when installing the Transmission to the engine. Check the converter impeller hub for nicks or sharp edges that can damage the pump seal.
NOTE: Carry the Converter Assy with the handles held in the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions.
Using the (A) Torque Converter Handles, install the Converter Assy by lifting up slightly and holding onto the (B) pilot to center the converter in the housing. Then, push and rotate the converter onto the front pump assembly until it bottoms out.
97. Check the seating of the Converter Assy.
1 Place the (A) straight edge across the (B) converter housing.
2 Make sure there is a gap between the converter pilot face and the straightedge.
3 Remove the Torque Converter Handles.