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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SPARTS AND LABORTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLELABOR TIMES
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Labor Times
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Tune-Up | 1.5 | 0.0 | B | Includes: R&R Trans Pan, Service Filter And Make All Necessary Adjustments. |
| Diagnose/Test | ||||
| AX4N/4F50N | ||||
| Transaxle, Diagnosis | 1.8 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Time To Hook-Up And Disconnect Test Equipment. Checking System For Fault Codes, Road Test And Hydraulic Pressure Test As Required. |
| AXOD-E, AX4S | ||||
| Transaxle, Diagnosis | 1.8 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Time To Hook-Up And Disconnect Test Equipment. Checking System For Fault Codes, Road Test And Hydraulic Pressure Test As Required. |
| Replace | ||||
| AX4N/4F50N | ||||
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts | 7.3 | 5.0 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Driveplate, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Torque Converter, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts | 7.9 | 5.3 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Driveplate, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Torque Converter, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Flush Cooler Lines, Add | 0.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| AXOD-E, AX4S | ||||
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts | ||||
| AX4S | 7.3 | 5.0 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Driveplate, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Torque Converter, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts | ||||
| AX4S | 7.9 | 5.3 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Driveplate, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Torque Converter, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Flush Cooler Lines, Add | 0.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| Overhaul/Rebuild | ||||
| AX4N/4F50N | 13.9 | 9.9 | A | Includes: R&I Transaxle. |
| NOTE | ||||
| To Overhaul Differential, Add | 1.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| To R&R Torque Converter, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | A | |
| To Flush Cooler Lines, Add | 0.6 | 0.0 | A | |
| To Overhaul Valve Body, Add | 1.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| To R&R Case, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | A | |
| AXOD-E, AX4S | ||||
| AX4S | 16.1 | 10.1 | A | Includes: R&I Transaxle. |
| NOTE | ||||
| To Overhaul Differential, Add | 1.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| To R&R Torque Converter, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | A | |
| To Flush Cooler Lines, Add | 0.6 | 0.0 | A | |
| To Overhaul Valve Body, Add | 1.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| To R&R Case, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | A |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.