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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998VILLAGER GS, VAN CARGOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAX4S TRANSAXLEREMOVAL (WINDSTAR)
1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van Cargo
Removal (Windstar)
1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van CargoSECTION Removal (Windstar)
- Disconnect negative and positive battery cables. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect necessary electrical connections. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle. Remove vehicle hood. Remove wiper arm and pivot assembly. Remove upper radiator shield.
- Disconnect oil cooler lines from transaxle and plug openings. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts. Disconnect wiring harness bracket from transaxle. Install appropriate brackets and Three-Bar Engine Support (014-00750) and Adapter Kit (014-00792). Remove upper fluid filler tube.
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. Remove front wheels. Remove axle shafts. See appropriate FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Disconnect oxygen sensor. Remove 3-way catalytic converter assembly. Remove ground strap. Disconnect steering shaft from steering gear.
- Disconnect power steering hoses from steering gear. Disconnect front stabilizer links from stabilizer bar. Disconnect tie rods and ball joints from steering knuckles. Remove engine mount-to-subframe nuts.
- Support subframe with Hi-Lift Jack (014-00210) and Subframe Removal Kit (014-00751). Remove subframe-to-body bolts. Remove subframe with steering gear, stabilizer bar, lower strut arm and lower control arms attached.
- Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove starter. Remove flexplate inspection cover. Remove flexplate-to-torque converter nuts. Disconnect any remaining sensor connectors. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove transaxle from vehicle.
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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.