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In-vehicle Repair|Disassembly > < Transaxle - 1.6L

Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4F27E - Transaxle—2.0L Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Remover, Halfshaft

204-226 (16-092)

Adaptor for 204-226

204-226-01 (16-092-01)

Slide Hammer

205-047 (15-011)

Separator, Ball Joint

211-020 (13-006)

Support Bar, Engine

303-290A (21-140)

Adaptor for 303-290A (21-140)

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

Adaptor for 303-290A (21-140)

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

Adaptor for 303-290A (21-140)

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

Adaptor for 303-290A (21-140)

303-290-08 (21-140-08)
General Equipment
Securing straps
Transmission jack
Wooden block

Removal

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The locations of engine mountings and engine support insulators are given from the transaxle to the engine.
    Move the selector lever to "D" position.
  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.

  1. Remove the battery tray.
    1. Detach the connector from the battery tray.
    1. Remove the retaining bolts.
    1. Detach the wiring harness from the battery tray.

  1. Remove the air cleaner housing.
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
    1. Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the air intake cleaner.
    1. Detach the intake hose from the throttle body.

  1. Remove the air cleaner intake pipe.

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the selector lever assembly.
    1. Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the automatic transaxle electrical connector.

  1. Detach the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.

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

  1. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by five turns on both sides.

  1. Detach the oil filler pipe and selector lever cable retaining bracket from the transaxle.
  1. Remove the left-hand front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

  1. Remove the engine right-hand support insulator.

  1. Remove the ground cover heat shield.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Excessive bending of the flexible exhaust pipe may cause damage resulting in failure. Support the flexible exhaust pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.
    Remove the flexible exhaust pipe.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Leave the tie-rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
    Loosen the left-hand tie-rod end retaining nut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.

  1. Detach the lower arm from the wheel knuckle on both sides.

  1. Remove the right-hand halfshaft center bearing cap.
    • Discard the center bearing cap and locknuts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bend more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
    Detach the right-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bend more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
    Using the special tools, detach the left-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Discard the snap ring from the stub shaft.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

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

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not loosen the connecting fitting from the transaxle housing.
    Detach the oil cooler pipes from the transaxle.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Install the special tools.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mounting.

  1. Using the special tools, lower the engine and transaxle assembly.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle mounting rear retaining bracket.

  1. Detach the transaxle wiring harness from the transaxle.
    • Detach the clip.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

  1. Remove the starter motor retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.

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

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The engine must be turned to access the torque converter retaining nuts.
    Detach the torque converter from the flywheel (four nuts).
    • Remove the cover (if equipped).

  1. Detach the starter motor electrical connectors.

  1. Remove the starter motor.

  1. Using a suitable transmission jack and wooden block support the transaxle.

  1. Remove the transaxle left-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the torque converter is secured.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Make a note of the position and numbers of the dowels at the engine flange, to aid installation.
    Remove the transaxle.

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