FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

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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4.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid pan gasket is not damaged, it may be reused.
Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket. 1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan to case gasket.
5. Clean the transmission fluid pan and pan magnet.
6. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and grommet remains in the main control bore,
carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the grommet. 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. Remove the fluid filter and grommet. Klj . 3 ba
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7.
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.
8. Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the OSS sensor. Klj . 4 ba
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9. Remove the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the digital TR sensor.
10. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring. 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
11. Remove the 24 main control valve body bolts and the main control valve body.
12. Remove and discard the pump outlet screen. Klj . 5 ba
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13.
NOTE: Use a shop cloth to protect the transmission case surface.
Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin.
14. Remove the manual lever shaft inner nut. zSlide the manual control lever shaft out of the case while removing the inner nut.
15. Remove the parking lever actuating rod. 1. Remove the manual valve detent.
2. Remove the parking lever actuating rod. Klj . 6 ba
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16.
CAUTION: Use care not to damage the manual control lever shaft bore. If the bore is
damaged the new seal may leak.
Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.
17. Remove the EPC solenoid. 1. Remove the bolt and EPC solenoid bracket.
2. Remove the EPC solenoid.
18. Remove the 2- 3 accumulator spring retainer.
19. Remove the 2- 3 accumulator piston.
1. Remove the 2- 3 accumulator spring.
2. Remove the 2- 3 accumulator piston. Klj . 7 ba
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20. Using the special tool, remove the reverse band servo retaining ring.
21. Remove the reverse servo assembly.
1. Remove the reverse band servo cover.
2. Remove the reverse band servo piston and rod.
3. Remove the reverse band servo spring.
22. NOTE: If tool is not available, extreme care must be taken. Spring pressure will force overdrive
servo piston assembly out of case. Case bore damage may result from trying to pry on internal
retaining ring.
Using the special tool, compress the piston spring, then remove the overdrive servo piston
retainer. Klj . 8 ba
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23. Remove the overdrive servo piston.
1. Remove the overdrive servo piston.
2. Remove the overdrive servo piston return spring.
24. Compress the 1- 2 accumulator cover and remove the retaining ring.
25. Remove the 1- 2 accumulator upper spring.
1. Remove the 1- 2 accumulator spring cover.
2. Remove the 1- 2 accumulator lower spring.
3. Remove the 1- 2 accumulator.
4. Remove the 1- 2 accumulator upper spring. Klj . 9 ba
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26. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.
27.
NOTE: These bolts have been coated with a sealant. High break torque may be required to
remove these bolts.
Remove the extension housing.
1. Remove the four bolts and two nuts.
2. Remove the extension housing and the extension housing gasket.
28. Remove the parking pawl. 1. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
3. Remove the parking pawl.
29. Rotate the transmission to the vertical position with the output shaft towards the floor.
30. CAUTION: Extreme care must be taken during transmission connector removal. Do
not use a hammer on the connector body.
Place a screwdriver on the flat portion of the connector and push the connector out through the
bottom of the case. Klj . 10 ba
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