Installation

NOTE: MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON V as a service fluid.







1. Install new manual control lever seal using Shift Lever Seal Replacer T74P-77498-A.
2. Position manual valve detent lever and parking lever actuating rod into case. Parking lever actuating rod must be positioned over parking pawl.
3. Slide manual control lever into case and position through detent. Install nut and tighten to 26-37 Nm (20-27 ft. lbs.). Install manual lever shaft retaining pin.





4. Install manual control valve detent lever spring and one bolt. Tighten bolt to 11-15 Nm (98-132 in. lbs.).





5. Install transmission filter and grommet.





6. Install TR sensor on manual control lever and two shims, then loosely install bolts.
7. Position manual control lever in NEUTRAL.

NOTE: PARK is the last detent when the manual control lever is full forward. Return two detents toward output shaft for NEUTRAL.





8. Insert Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (MLPS) Alignment Tool T93P-70010-A into slots. Align all three slots on TR sensor with three tabs on tool.
9. Tighten TR sensor bolts to 7-10 Nm (62-88 in. lbs.).





10. Clean, inspect and install pan-to-case gasket and transmission pan. Tighten all bolts to 12-15 Nm (107-132 in. lbs.).

NOTE: Transmission pan-to-case gasket is reuseable if not damaged.

11. Install transmission linkage to manual control lever.
12. Pour 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of Motorcraft MERCON or MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent FORD approved fluid into fluid filler tube.
13. Reconnect battery ground cable.
14. Start the engine and add specified fluid as required to achieve the proper fluid level.
15. Check the transmission for leaks.