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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONIN-VEHICLE REPAIRMAIN CONTROL - PUMPREMOVAL
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Main Control - Pump: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal

    All vehicles 

  1. Place the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position.
  2. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
    G03956748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the engine air cleaner and intake tube.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Air Cleaner And Intake Tube
    G03956749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the air filter assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Filter Assembly
    G03956750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G03956751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G03956752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the power steering line bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Line Bracket
    G03956753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the electrical connector bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Electrical Connector Bracket
    G03956754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Connector
    G03955953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. 3.0L 4V engines 

  11. Remove the upper cowl assembly.
    1. Remove the wiper.
    2. Remove the clips.
    3. Remove the upper cowl assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing Upper Cowl Assembly
    G03956756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the lower cowl assembly.
    Fig 10: Identifying Lower Cowl Assembly
    G03956757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the rear support brace.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the nut.
    3. Remove the rear support brace.
    Fig 11: Removing Rear Support Brace
    G03955793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the rear engine lifting bracket in the same location where the top bolt was removed from the rear support brace.
    Fig 12: Identifying Rear Engine Lifting Bracket
    G03956759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. 3.0L 2V engines 

  15. Install the engine lifting bracket on the right (back) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 13: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket
    G03956760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the engine lifting bracket on the left (front) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 14: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket On Left (Front) Hand Side Of Engine
    G03956761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. 3.0L 4V engines 

  17. Remove the nut for the cooling tube.
    Fig 15: Removing Nut For Cooling Tube
    G03956762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the engine lifting bracket.
    Fig 16: Identifying Engine Lifting Bracket
    G03956763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 17: Installing Engine Support Bar
    G03956764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. All vehicles 

  20. Remove the six upper bolts from the transaxle side pan.
    Fig 18: Removing Upper Bolts From Transaxle Side Pan
    G03956765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  22. Remove the LH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  23. Remove the five LH front inner fender splash shield retainers.
    Fig 19: Removing LH Front Inner Fender Splash Shield Retainers
    G03956766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the LH transaxle support and insulator. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR .
  25. It will be necessary to lower the left side of the subframe to remove the pan through the wheel well.
    Fig 20: Removing Pan Through Wheel Well
    G03956767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the LH lower ball joint nut.
    Fig 21: Locating Lower Ball Joint Nut
    G03954177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Using the special tools, disconnect the LH ball joint from the lower arm.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting LH Ball Joint From Lower Arm
    G03956769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten the nut, or bearing and seal damage can result. Install nut using the hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
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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.