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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Section 621 (Manual Transaxle/Transmission): Installation: Transaxle

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Transaxle
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04682330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Three-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072 or equivalent
G04682331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Hi-Lift Jack
014-00942
MATERIAL

Item Specification
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada) ESA-M1C75-B
SAE 75W-90 Premium Gear Oil XY-75W90-QGL WSS-M2C203-A1
  1. Apply a very small amount of grease on the input shaft splines.
    • Wipe off excess grease. The splines should have a thin film of grease only. Excess grease can contaminate the clutch facing and affect clutch function.
    2. WARNING: Secure the transaxle to the transmission jack with a safety strap.
  2. Raise and position the transaxle to the engine.
  3. Install the bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolt
      G04682332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolts
      G04682333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 7 remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Install the transmission lower mount to the transaxle. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  7. Position the slave cylinder to the clutch release arm and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Bolts
      G04682334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the clutch tube bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Clutch Tube Bracket Bolts
      G04682335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the starter motor bolts to specification.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Locating Starter Motor Bolts
      G04682336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Jack
    G04682337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Install a new stub shaft circlip.
  11. Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
    12. NOTE: Install a new stub shaft circlip.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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