Installation

1. CAUTION: During this move, to avoid damage, do not allow the transmission to get into a nose-down position as this will cause the torque converter to move forward and disengage from the pump gear. 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 High-Lift Transmission Jack.

2. CAUTION: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before positioning the transmission to the engine.





Using the special tool, install the transmission to the engine
^ Align the orange balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.





3. Reconnect the harness.





4. Install the bolts.





5. Remove the special tool.





6. install the bolt.





7. Install the bolts.





8. Install the bolts.





9. Install the bolts.





10. Reconnect the connectors.
11. Remove High-Lift Transmission Jack.





12. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.





13. Install the shift cable.

14. Note: The manual lever must be in the overdrive position.





Connect the shift cable at the manual lever.





15. Install the starter.
1. Position the starter.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the wires.





16. Install the four nuts.





17. Install the cover.





18. Reconnect the connector.





19. Reconnect the connector.
20. Install the dual converter Y pipe.

21. Note: The output shaft and the drive shaft 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.





22. Install the bolts.





23. Connect the connector.
24. Lower the vehicle.

25. Note: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms nay occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more until the vehicle relearns the strategy.

Connect the battery ground cable.
26. If required, fill the transmission with fluid.
^ Use MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON(R) V.
27. Check the transmission for proper operation.