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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.3L)INSTALLATIONENGINE - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD
Engine - Automatic Transaxle
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Engine - Automatic Transaxle
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Duty Floor Crane | 014-00071 or equivalent | |
| Powertrain Lift | 014-00765 | |
| Spreader Bar | 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent | |
| Universal Adapter Brackets | 014-0001 |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent |
WSS-M2C930-A |
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
All vehicles
- Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the engine-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the Powertrain Lift table.
- Install the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets onto the engine.
- Connect the transaxle pressure switch electrical connector.
- Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the transaxle control electrical connectors.
- Connect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor and primary control solenoid electrical connectors.
- Install the engine wiring harness bracket and nut.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Install the transaxle ground wire and bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install the starter and the 2 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the starter wires and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten the large nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Tighten the small nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the starter stud bolts.
- Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
- Install the 2 transaxle mount bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Install the engine mount bracket, 2 nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten the nuts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Tighten the bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Install the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Connect the AIR pump electrical connector.
- Install the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the RH halfshaft into the transaxle.
- Install the 2 RH halfshaft carrier bearing bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Position a suitable block of wood under the transaxle.
Vehicles with Secondary Air Injection (AIR)
All vehicles
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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.