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Transmission Case Reseal

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Special Tool(s)

GFD35639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
GFD35640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GFD35641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Actuator Pin 303-D011 (D80L-100-G)
GFD35642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Collet, 3/4 Inch to 7/8 Inch 303-D019 (D80L-100-Q)
GFD35643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B)
GFD35644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Handle, Torque Converter 307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
GFD35645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Retainer, Torque Converter 307-566
GFD35646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Holding Fixture 307-625
GFD35647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Installer, Differential Seal 307-626
GFD35648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Converter Seal Installer 307-627
GFD35649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Seal Protector, Turbine Shaft 307-635
GFD35650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Installer, Axle Seal 307-718
GFD35651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Seal Installer, Turbine Shaft 307-723
Material

Item Specification
Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 -

All Vehicles 

  1. 1.

    Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission .
    NOTE: Use M10 x 1.5 x 25mm bolts to attach the special tool to the transmission case.

  1. 2.
    Install the special tool.
GFD35652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Mount the transmission to the bench-mounted holding fixture.
GFD35653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the special tool.
GFD35654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

  1. 5.
    Using the special tools, remove the torque converter from the transmission.
GFD35655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove and discard the LH halfshaft seal.
GFD35656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.
GFD35657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
GFD35658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Using a dent puller, remove the torque converter hub seal.
GFD35659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

  1. 10.
    Remove the torque converter housing bolts.
GFD35660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Pry the torque converter housing loose from the transmission case.
GFD35661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Remove the torque converter housing from the transmission case.
GFD35662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Remove and discard the clutch feed seals.
GFD35663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
    NOTE: If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft bushing surface shows signs of excessive wear or damage, a new LH transmission case bushing and a new LH halfshaft must be installed, or excessive noise or transmission failure can occur.

  1. 14.
    Clean and inspect the LH transmission case bushing and the bushing surface on the LH halfshaft for damage or excessive wear. If the LH transmission case bushing or the LH halfshaft shows signs of excessive wear or damage, install new components. Refer to Transmission Case .

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

GFD35664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

  1. 15.
    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Inspect the torque converter housing and the differential ring gear for damage or excessive wear. If the differential ring gear shows signs of excessive wear or damage replace the differential ring gear. Refer to Transmission Case .
GFD35665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Assemble the special tools and remove and discard the input shaft seal.
GFD35666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Install a new input shaft seal on the special tool.
GFD35667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Using the special tool, install the input shaft seal.
GFD35668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Install the 5 new clutch feed seals.
GFD35669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Install the special tool on the input shaft.
GFD35670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    Verify the thrust washer and thrust bearing are correctly installed.

    1. 1.

      No. 13 thrust washer.

    1. 2.

      No. 11 drive sprocket thrust bearing.
GFD35671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Be sure the sealing surfaces of the torque converter housing and the transmission housing are free of oil before applying silicone.

  1. 22.
    Apply silicone to the sealing surface of the transmission case.
GFD35672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    Install the torque converter housing on the transmission case.
GFD35662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    Install the torque converter housing bolts and the torque converter housing stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
GFD35660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    Remove the special tool.
GFD35673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 26.

    Install a new torque converter hub seal on the special tool.
GFD35674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 27.

    Using the special tool, install a new torque converter hub seal.
GFD35675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 28.

    Install the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
GFD35676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 29.

    Assemble the special tools. Install a new LH halfshaft seal on the special tool.
GFD35677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 30.

    Using the special tools, install the new LH halfshaft seal in the transmission case.
GFD35678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FWD Vehicles 

    NOTE: Special tool 307-718 is reversible, make sure it is assemble correctly for FWD vehicles.

  1. 31.
    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool.
GFD35679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 32.

    Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal.
GFD35680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

AWD Vehicles 

    NOTE: Special tool 307-718 is reversible, make sure it is assemble correctly for AWD vehicles.

  1. 33.
    Assemble the special tools and install a new RH halfshaft seal on the special tool.
GFD35681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 34.

    Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal.
GFD35682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All Vehicles 

    NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.

  1. 35.
    Using the special tools, install the torque converter.
GFD35683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 36.

    Install the special tool.
GFD35684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 37.

    Remove the transmission from the bench-mounted holding fixture.
GFD35653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 38.

    Remove the special tool.
GFD35652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 39.

    Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission .
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