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5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
7. Remove torque converter housing plug.
8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.
zRotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug. Klj . 2 ba
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9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.
10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler —
Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.
Installation 1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used.
Install the torque converter drain plug.
2. Install the torque converter housing plug. Klj . 3 ba
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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-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Gauge, Transmission Solenoid
Connectors
307-426 Klj . 1 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
Removal 1. Remove the manual control lever. For additional information, refer to Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal in this section.
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 EPC solenoid. 1. Remove the bolt and EPC solenoid bracket.
SECTION 307-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Gauge, Transmission Solenoid
Connectors
307-426 Klj . 1 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.
SECTION 307-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Retainer, Torque Converter
307-
346 (T97T-7902- A) Klj . 1 ba
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24. Unclip the harness.
25.
WARNING: The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of
the transmission. Secure the torque converter in the transmission.
Using the special tool, secure the torque converter in the transmission then lower the
transmission from the vehicle.
26. Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler — Backflushing and Cleaning . Klj . 6 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Transmission
SECTION 307-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Slide Hammer
307-
005 (T59L- 100-B) Remover, Transmission Fluid
Seal
307-
048 (T74P-77248- A) Handle, Torque Converter
307-
091 (T81P-7902- C) Remover, Transmission Fluid
Pump
307-
221 (T89T-70010- A) Remover/Installer, Servo
Piston
307-
251 (T92P-70023- A) Remover, Torque Converter
Fluid Seal Klj . 1 ba
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1. Remove the special tool.
2. Using the special tools, remove torque converter.
3. Using the special tool, mount the transmission to the bench. 307-
309 (T94P-77001- BH) Retainer, Torque Converter
307-
346 (T97T-7902- A) Remover, Bearing Cup
308-
047 (T77F-1102- A) Klj . 2 ba
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