Installation

Transmission
1. On 4x4 models install the vent tube assembly.

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 converter marks made at removal.

Install seven transmission-to-engine screws.
1. Install 1 M10 x 40 mm (1.6 inch) screws.
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.
6. If equipped, install the transfer case.





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





8. Install the crossmember.
1. Position the crossmember.
2. Install the six crossmember bolts (three each side).





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





11. CAUTION: Use care not to bend or otherwise damage the cooler lines.

Hold the case fitting and install the transmission cooler lines.





12. Install the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Rotate the crankshaft as needed to gain access to all the nuts.
13. Install the starter motor.
14. Install the catalytic converter assembly and crossover pipe nuts.





15. Install the transmission wiring harnesses.
1. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
2. Connect the transmission connector.
3. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor connector.
4. Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector.





16. Install the shift cable.
1. Connect the shift cable to the 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 driveshaft bolts.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Connect the battery ground cable.
20. Fill the transmission with fluid and inspect for proper operation.
- Use MERCON (R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting Ford MERCON (R) V specification.
21. Verify that the shift cable is properly adjusted.