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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 985 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4E)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESTRANSAXLE CASEDISASSEMBLY
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Transaxle Case: Disassembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
    2. Fig 1: Final Drive Lube Tube
    GF0025041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    GF0025042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parking pawl ratchet spring.
    4. Fig 3: Parking Pawl Ratchet Spring
    GF0025043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
    5. Fig 4: Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly & Bolt
    GF0025044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    6. Fig 5: Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    GF0025045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    7. Fig 6: Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt
    GF0025046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    8. Fig 7: Parking Pawl Shaft
    GF0025047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Remove the parking pawl.
    2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
    9. Fig 8: Parking Pawl & Return Spring
    GF0025048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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