FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

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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3.
CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore,
carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main
control bore.
NOTE: If transmission is being repaired for a contamination- related failure, use a new filter and
seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.
Install a new fluid filter and seal as required.
4. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
5. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage; if not
damaged, the gasket should be reused.
Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket. 1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts. Klj . 4 ba
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6. Lower the vehicle.
7.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
8. NOTE: When filling a dry transmission and converter, start with a minimum of 4.7 liters (5
quarts).
Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid. Klj . 5 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Transmission Filler Tube
Removal 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the fluid filler tube.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.
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Gauge, Transmission Solenoid
Connectors
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2. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
4. Remove the 24 valve body- to-case bolts.
5. Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.
Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure that the drive pin of the manual valve detent lever assembly engages the
manual valve in the correct location prior to installing the bolts.
Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the two
alignment bolts as a guide. Klj . 2 ba
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2.
NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the bolts.
3. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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4. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
1. Position the manual control valve detent lever spring.
2. Install the bolt.
5. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 4 ba
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6. Inspect the lead frame for damage.
zUsing the special tool, check all lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit
tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
z If the special tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it
makes a good contact, install a new lead frame.
7. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids. zConnect the bulkhead inter- connector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating
the connector in place.
z Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector
in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
z Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
z Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating
the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector
slots. Klj . 5 ba
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