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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)INSTALLATIONTRANSAXLE
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Section 3 (Manual Transmission): Installation: Transaxle

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Transaxle
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Three-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 or equivalent
GF0005600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Hi-Lift Jack 014-00942
Material

Item Specification
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada)		 ESA-M1C75-B
SAE 75W-90 Premium Gear Oil
XY-75W90-QGL		 WSS-M2C203-A1
  1. Apply a very small amount of grease on the input shaft splines.
    • Wipe off excess grease. The splines should have a thin film of grease only. Excess grease can contaminate the clutch facing and affect clutch function.
  2. Secure the transaxle to the transmission jack with a safety strap. Raise and position the transaxle to the engine.
  3. Install the bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 1: Locating Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolt
    GF0028776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolts
    GF0028777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 7 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Install the 2 transmission lower mount nuts and bolt to the transaxle. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  7. Position the slave cylinder to the clutch release arm and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 3: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts
    GF0028795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the clutch tube bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 4: Locating Clutch Tube Bracket Bolts
    GF0028794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the starter motor bolts to specification.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 5: Locating Starter And Stud Bolts
    GF0028784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the transmission jack.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Jack
    GF0029964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • • 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.