Installation

Special Tools:

4x4 Applications
1. Install the vent tube assembly.

All Applications

2. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Raise and position the transmission.





3. Remove the Torque Converter Holding Tool.





4. Note: Align the flexplate to the converter marks made at removal.

Install the screws.
1 Install 1 M10x40 mm (1.6 inch) screw.
2 Install 4 M10 x 50 mm (2 inch) screws.
3 Install 2 M10 x 75 mm (3 inch) screws.





5. Install the upper fluid filler tube and bracket screw.
1 Install the upper filler tube.
2 Install the M10 x 40 mm (1.6 inch) bracket screw.

4x4 Applications
6. Install the transfer case.

All Applications





7. Install the screws.
1 Install the exhaust bracket.
2 Install the screws.





8. Install the crossmember.
1 Position the crossmember.
2 Install the eight bolts (four each side).





9. Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the nuts.
10. Remove the High-Lift Transmission Jack.





11. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to bend or damage the cooler lines.

Hold the case fitting and install the transmission cooler lines.





12. Install the four nuts.
- Rotate the crankshaft as needed to gain access to all the nuts.
13. Install the starter motor.
14. Install the catalytic converter assembly.





15. Install the transmission wiring harnesses.
1 Connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) connector.
2 Connect the transmission connector.
3 Connect the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.





16. Install the shift cable.
1 Connect the shift cable to manual control lever.
2 Connect the shift cable to the bracket.





17. Note: Align the driveshaft yoke and the axle shaft marks made at removal to maintain driveline balance.

Install the rear driveshaft.
1 Position the driveshaft.
2 Install the four bolts.
18. Lower the vehicle.





19. Install the fan shroud-to-radiator bolts.
20. Connect the battery ground cable.
21. Install the fluid level indicator.
22. Fill the transmission with fluid and inspect for proper operation.
- Use Motorcraft MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-S-QM or equivalent meeting Ford MERCON V specification.
23. Verify that the shift cable is properly adjusted.