Installation

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

1. Position main control valve body using the two alignment bolts as a guide.





2. Install the Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid bracket. Loosely install one long 6 mm bolt.
3. Loosely install 11 long and 12 short bolts.





4. Install manual control valve detent lever spring and one bolt.





5. Tighten the 25 main control-to-case valve body bolts to 9-11 Nm (80-97 in. lbs.).





6. Connect wiring connectors to Transmission Fluid Temperature sensor (TFT), shift solenoids, TCC solenoid and EPC solenoid.





7. Install filter and grommet.





8. Install pan magnet to transmission pan.





9. Clean, inspect and install pan-to-case gasket and transmission pan. Tighten all bolts to 12-15 Nm (9-11 ft. lbs.).

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

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