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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4F27E - Transaxle—1.6L Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Installation

Special Tool(s)

Support bar, Engine

303-290A (21-140A)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-01 (21-140-01)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-02 (21-140-02)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-03A (21-140-03A)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-08 (21-140-08)
General Equipment
Retaining straps
Transmission jack

Installation

All vehicles
NOTE:
NOTE:The location of the engine mounts and the engine support insulators are given looking from the automatic transaxle to the engine.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The torque converter must remain at the correct installation depth throughout the whole installation procedure.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The torque converter hub must engage fully in the oil pump drive gear.
    Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
    1. Lay a steel straight edge on the automatic transaxle flange.
    1. Check the installation depth between the transaxle flange and the torque converter centering spigot for the correct clearance: 15 mm.
  1. Apply high temperature grease thinly to the torque converter centering spigot.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the dowels are installed correctly.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The torque converter studs must be aligned with the engine drive plate holes before any transaxle to engine bolts are installed.
    Secure the transaxle with suitable retaining straps to a suitable transmission jack and position the transaxle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Flange bolts have different lengths.
    Install the flange bolts.
    1. M10 x 90.
    1. M10 x 35 and M8 x 12.
    1. M10 x 35.
    1. M10 x 60.
    1. M10 x 50.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install new torque converter retaining nuts.
    Install the torque converter to the flexplate (four nuts).

  1. Install the torque converter cover (if equipped).
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Install the rear engine mount bracket.

  1. Install the rear engine mount.

  1. Remove the special tools.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the snap ring is correctly seated.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new snap ring.
    Attach the left-hand halfshaft to the transaxle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    Attach the right-hand halfshaft and intermediate shaft assembly to the transaxle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new intermediate shaft bearing cap and locknuts.
    Install the intermediate shaft bearing cap.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Install a new nut.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the heat shield is installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
    Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle on both sides.
    1. Attach the suspension arm ball joint.
    1. Install the bolt.

  1. Install the engine support insulator.

  1. Attach the selector lever cable to the transaxle.
    1. Attach the selector lever cable to the bracket.
    1. Attach the selector lever cable.

  1. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Using an open end wrench, prevent the fluid pipe adapter from turning.
    Attach the oil cooler pipes to the transaxle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Install a new nut.
    Install the left-hand tie-rod end.

  1. Install the starter motor bolts.

  1. Connect the front exhaust pipe and the three-way catalytic converter (TWC).

  1. Remove the support wrap.

  1. Install the left-hand front wheel.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Install the transaxle fluid level indicator tube.

  1. Install the transaxle fluid level indicator tube bracket.

  1. Connect the electrical connectors and install the selector lever cable to the automatic transaxle selector lever.
    1. Transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    1. Automatic transaxle electrical connector.

  1. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.

  1. Install the air cleaner intake pipe.
  1. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to Section  307-05 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls.

  1. Connect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum line to the EGR valve.

  1. Tighten the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts on both sides.

  1. Install the battery tray.
    1. Attach the wiring harness.
    1. Install in the bolts.
    1. Connect the electrical connector .

  1. Install the air cleaner housing.
    • Press the air cleaner housing into the rubber bushes.
    1. Connect the intake hose.
    1. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
    1. Install the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  1. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. Fill the transaxle with transmission fluid.
    For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill in this section.
  1. Check the transmission fluid level after the road test and correct as necessary.
  1. Check the engine and cooling system for leaks (visual inspection).
Vehicles with front and rear power windows
  1. Initialize the door window motors. For additional information, refer to Section  501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

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