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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 262 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)IN-VEHICLE REPAIREXTENSION HOUSING GASKETINSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Extension Housing Gasket: Installation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
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  1. Install a new extension housing gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Extension Housing Gasket
    G04584315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the extension housing and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Installing Extension Housing And Bolts
      G04584316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the LH and RH catalyst monitor connector retainers.
    Fig 3: Installing LH And RH Catalyst Monitor Connector Retainers
    G04584317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the rear transmission insulator and bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator And Bolts
      G04584318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the RH crossmember and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Positioning RH Crossmember And Bolts
      G04584319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH side crossmember bolt.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Installing LH Side Crossmember Bolt
      G04584320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the parking brake cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Installing Parking Brake Cable Bracket
      G04584321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
      G04584322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transmission jack.
  10. Install a new gasket and position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    Fig 9: Installing Gasket And RH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G04584323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Installing RH Exhaust Flange Nuts
      G04584324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Tighten the RH exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Tightening RH Exhaust Bolts
      G04584325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the RH HO2S connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting RH HO2S Connector
    G04584326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 13: RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install a new gasket and position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    Fig 14: Installing Gasket And LH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G04584328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 15: Installing LH Exhaust Flange Nuts
      G04584329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Tighten the LH exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Tightening LH Exhaust Bolts
      G04584330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 17: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 18: LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
  20. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the index marks and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    • Install the driveshaft.
      Fig 19: Installing Drive Shaft
      G03888592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: To maintain driveshaft balance, install the driveshaft yoke and flange in the original position that was marked during removal.
  21. Install the 4 retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
      Fig 20: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
      G04016647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Lower the vehicle.
    23. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  23. Check the level of the transmission fluid. Add clean automatic transmission fluid as necessary.
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