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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1987COUGAR LS, 3.8 3LABOR TIMESTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSTRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1987 Mercury Cougar LS, 3.8 3
Removal & Installation
1987 Mercury Cougar LS, 3.8 3SECTION Removal & Installation
TRANS ID - AOD, AOD-E, AOT, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W
| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 3.2 | C | ||
| Combination Procedure: CONVERTER: Drain & Test: | ||||
| 0.5 | C | |||
| Combination Procedure: FLYWHEEL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | C | |||
| Combination Procedure: OIL COOLER LINES: Flush/Replace: | ||||
| 0.3 | C | |||
| Combination Procedure: OIL PUMP: Overhaul: | ||||
| 0.7 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: OIL PUMP: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Front | 0.4 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: OIL PUMP SEAL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Front | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Replace: | ||||
| 0.6 | C | |||
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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.