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INSTALLATION
Transmission
1. CAUTION: During this move, to avoid damage, do not allow the transmission to get
into a nose- down position as this will cause the torque converter to move forward and
disengage from the pump gear. The converter housing is piloted into position by dowels
in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely against the
flexplate. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.
Position and secure the transmission on the high- lift transmission jack.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before
positioning the transmission to the engine.
Using the special tool, install the transmission to the engine.
zAlign the orange balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole. 3. Reconnect the harness. SECTION 307-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Retainer, Torque Converter
307-
346 (T97T-7902- A)
Material Item Specification
Multi-
Purpose Grease
D0AZ- 19584- AA ESB-
M1C93-
B MERCON® V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT
-5-QM, XT -5-DM MERCON® V Klj . 1 ba
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4. Install the bolts.
5. Install the bolt.
6. Install the bolts.
7. Install the bolts. Klj . 2 ba
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8. Install the bolts.
9. Reconnect the connectors.
10. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
11. Install the shift cable. Klj . 3 ba
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12.
NOTE: The manual lever must be in the overdrive position.
Connect the shift cable at the manual lever.
13. Install the starter. 1. Position the starter.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the wires.
14. Install the four nuts. Klj . 4 ba
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15. Install the cover.
16. Reconnect the connector.
17. Reconnect the connector.
18. Install the dual converter Y pipe.
19.
NOTE: The output shaft and the drive shaft are a balanced assembly.
Install the driveshaft. zAlign the yellow dots and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
z Position the driveshaft to the rear differential. Klj . 5 ba
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