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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1244 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESTRANSAXLE CASEASSEMBLY

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Transaxle Case: Assembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do not install the following components into the transaxle case at this time. These components will be installed during final assembly.
- Input shaft bearing cup and shim
- Output shaft bearing cup and shim
- Differential bearing cup and shim
- Funnel
Working on the transaxle clutch housing side, install the vent cover and the 2 vent cover bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Vent Cover Bolts
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Using the Clutch Housing Oil Seal Installer, install a new input shaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing Input Shaft Seal
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Install the input shaft bearing cup into the clutch housing.

Fig 3: Locating Input Shaft Bearing Cup
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Align and install the funnel and the output shaft bearing cup into the clutch housing.

Fig 4: Locating Funnel & Output Shaft Bearing Cup
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Using the Differential Bearing Cup Installer and Handle, install the differential bearing cup into the clutch housing.

Fig 5: Installing Differential Bearing Cup Into Clutch Housing
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Using the Halfshaft Oil Seal Installer, install new halfshaft seals.

Fig 6: Installing Halfshaft Seals
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Install the shift control selector plate.
- Tighten the bolt on the left to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the bolt on the right to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Locating Shift Control Selector Plate With Bolts
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Install the shift lever boot.

Fig 8: Locating Shift Lever Boot
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Install shift lever seal into the case.

Fig 9: Locating Shift Lever Seal
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Install the shift lever rod into the case. Install the control arm key.

Fig 10: Locating Control Arm Key
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Install the control arm, the spring and the washer. Push the assembly inward. Align the control arm bolt with the notch on the shift lever rod. Install the bolt.
NOTE: Use care not to let the washer fall off the rod.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 11: Locating Washer, Spring & Control Arm
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Install the shift lever assembly.
1. Install the 2 shift lever assembly bolts and attach the boot and bushing to the case.
  - Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
2. Attach the shift arm, boot and bushing to the shift assembly.
Fig 12: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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