2007 Mercury MontereyFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transaxle

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0033051
 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
GF0009357
 Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A
GF0009356
 Adapter for 303-290A (Support Leg) 303-290A-03A
GF0033067
 Adapter for 303-290A (Spreader Bar) 303-290A-10
GF0033432
 Adapter for 303-290A (Support Bracket) 303-290A-11
GF0033068
 Adapter for 303-290A (Strut) 303-290A-09
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) US; CXT-5LM12 (Canada)		 MERCON® V
Multi-Purpose Grease
XG-4 and/or XL-5		 ESB-M1C93-B
  1. Secure the transaxle on a high lift transmission jack. Apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
    2. Fig 1: Torque Converter Pilot Hub
    GF0033502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the shift cable bracket and bolts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    3. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Selector Cable Bracket
    GF0033469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If not previously installed, install the heat shield.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Heat Shield
    GF0033426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If not previously installed, install the rear engine support bracket.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: Locating Rear Engine Support Mount Bracket Bolts
    GF0020177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Verify the position of the special tools.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Position Of Special Tools (303--290A), (303--290A-03A), (303--290A-09), (303--290A-10), And (303--D095)
    GF0033415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the transaxle to the back of the engine.
  7. Position the transaxle to the engine assembly, and install the transaxle retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle Retaining Bolts
    GF0033468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    GF0033467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 8: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Retaining Bolt
    GF0033466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the front lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 9: Front Lower Retaining Bolt
    GF0033465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rear lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 10: Rear Lower Retaining Bolt
    GF0033464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  13. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    14. Fig 11: Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Connector
    GF0033123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    15. Fig 12: Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector
    GF0033463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the RH halfshaft.
    16. Fig 13: Right Halfshaft
    GF0020501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH halfshaft.
    17. Fig 14: Left Halfshaft
    GF0020500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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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.