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Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MTX-75) - Transaxle—2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6) Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Remover, Halfshaft

204-226 (16-092)

Adapter for 204-226

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

Slide Hammer

205-047 (15-011)

Support Bar, Engine

303-290 (21-140)

Adapter for 303-290

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

Adapter for 303-290

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

Adapter for 303-290

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

Adapter for 303-290

303-290-05A (21-140-05A)
General Equipment
Transmission jack
Securing straps

Removal

  1. Detach the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.

  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    1. Pull off the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
    1. Pull out the plug of the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
    1. Detach the clamp of the air cleaner intake hose to the engine.

  1. Remove the upper engine cover.

  1. Detach the air cowl grille.

  1. Detach the suspension strut covers on both sides.

  1. Undo the suspension strut top nut on both sides by four turns each.

  1. Disconnect the plug of the reversing lamp switch.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    Detach the high-pressure pipe from the clutch slave cylinder.
    • Remove the spring clip.

  1. Remove the transmission upper retaining bolts.
    • Detach the ground cables from the transaxle.

  1. Install the special tools.

  1. Remove the rear engine mounting nut.
    • Discard the nut.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the shift cable (white) and selector cable (black) from the transmission linkage.
    1. Detach the cables from the retaining bracket, turning the abutment sleeves clockwise.
  1. Remove the subframe. For additional information, refer to Section  502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System.

  1. Remove the accessory drive belt cover.

  1. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connectors.
    • Unclip the wiring harness connector.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.

  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.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss and dirt ingress.
    Detach the left-hand halfshaft from the transmission using the special tool and secure it to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the snap ring from the drive halfshaft stub axle.

  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.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss and dirt ingress.
    Detach the right-hand halfshaft and intermediate shaft from the transmission and secure them to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the centre bearing self-locking nuts.

  1. Remove the rear engine mounting bracket.

  1. Lower the engine and transmission assembly using the special tools.

  1. Remove the transmission left-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transmission right-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transmission lower retaining bolts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Secure the transmission on the transmission jack using retaining straps.
    Remove the transmission using a suitable transmission jack .

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