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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 549 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CVT)DISASSEMBLYTRANSAXLE
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Section 549 (Automatic Transmission - CVT): Disassembly: Transaxle

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Transaxle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04656620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Handle, Torque Converter 307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
G04656621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B)
G04656622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Holding Fixture, Transaxle Variator Assembly 307-547 (includes 307-547-1, 307-547-2, 307-547-7, 307-547-8, 307-547-9)
G04656623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Variator Socket 307-545
  1. Remove and discard the 4 retainers and remove the transaxle insulator.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Insulator Retainers
    G04656624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the bolts and remove the rear transaxle mount.
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Transaxle Mount Bolts
    G04656625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolt and remove the fluid level indicator and tube.
    Fig 3: Locating Fluid Level Indicator & Tube Bolt
    G04656626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the fluid level indicator tube grommet.
    Fig 4: Locating Fluid Level Indicator Tube Grommet
    G04656627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, remove the torque converter.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (307-091) On Torque Converter
    G04656628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Make an identifying mark on the torque converter where the pump pilot is located for correct installation.
    Fig 6: Locating Mark On Torque Converter
    G04656629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Be careful not to cross-thread the bolts while installing the special tool.
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