2003 FORD MUSTANG transmission fluid

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Main Control Valve Body
Removal 1. Drain transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
2. CAUTION: Do not pull on the molded lead frame. This may cause damage to the
connector ends. Carefully pry up on the locking tabs to disconnect the solenoids.
Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids. 1. Disconnect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB.
2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC).
3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.
4. Disconnect the bulkhead inter- connector.
3. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring. 1. Remove the bolt.
SECTION 307-
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Gauge, Transmission Solenoid
Connectors
307-426 Klj . 1 ba
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8. Install the transmission filter and pan. For additional information, refer to
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter in this section. Klj . 6 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Extension Housing Seal and Gasket
Removal 1. Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter in
this section.
2. NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear companion flange for correct alignment during
assembly.
3. Remove the four driveshaft bolts.
SECTION 307-
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Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Installer, Transmission
Extension Housing Fluid Seal
308-
002 (T61L-7657- A) Remover, Transmission Fluid
Seal
307-
048 (T74P-77248- A) Klj . 1 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal
Removal 1. Drain the transmission fluid and remove the fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter in this section.
2. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.
4. Remove the digital TR sensor.
SECTION 307-
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Installer, Shift Shaft Fluid Seal
307-
050 (T74P-77498- A) Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor
307-
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8. With manual lever in overdrive, connect the shift control cable.
9. Install the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
10. Install the filter and transmission fluid pan. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter in this section. Klj . 6 ba
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REMOVAL
Transmission
CAUTION: Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new parts the
transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned and backflushed. Use a suitable torque
converter/fluid cooler cleaner. If equipped a new oil- to-air cooler must also be installed.
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate
material or band material may have been carried into the torque converter and fluid cooler.
These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission troubles and must be
removed from the system before the transmission is put back into use.
CAUTION: After transmission is removed for a major overhaul, it is important to
completely clean all transmission components, including torque converter, oil- to-air cooler if
equipped, cooler inlet tube, main control valve body, clutches and all coasting booster valve
shuttle balls after any transmission repair that generates contamination. These contaminants
are a major cause for recurring transmission concerns and must be removed from the system
before the transmission is returned to use.
The cleaning of foreign material from the direct clutch check ball is often omitted. This
omission can lead to repeat repair of the transmission.
If equipped a new oil- to-air cooler must be installed under the following conditions; for
installation refer to Section 307 - 02 .
z Evidence of transmission assembly or fluid contamination is found due to the following
transmission or converter failure modes:
„major metallic failure
„ multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
„ sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.
1. Place the transmission range selector lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the dual converter Y pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Disconnect the transmission harness electrical connector.
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Retainer, Torque Converter
307-
346 (T97T-7902- A) Klj . 1 ba
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6. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
7.
NOTE: To maintain the initial driveshaft balance, mark the REAR driveshaft yoke and the axle
pinion flange so they may be installed in their original positions.
Remove the driveshaft bolts.
8. Separate the driveshaft from the transmission.
9. Disconnect the connector. Klj . 2 ba
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14. Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.
15. Remove the cable from the bracket.
16. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
17. Position the high-
lift jack under the transmission.
18. Unclip the connectors. Klj . 4 ba
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