Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Removal and Installation - Transmission - 3.3L Duratec-V6

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter TKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR) TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT
Magnetic Socket
Transmission Jack
Wooden Block

Materials

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. 1. Remove pin-type retainer.
      
   2. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
      

1. Remove the pin-type retainers, bolts and the rear underbody shield.
   

1. Remove the LH catalytic converter.
   Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH (309-00C Exhaust System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
   Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH (309-00C Exhaust System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the starter motor.
   Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C Starting System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and the heat shield.
   

1. NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

   NOTE: Note the location of the bolts and studbolts for assembly.

   Remove the bolts, studbolts and the transmission fluid pan.
   

1. NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.

   Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.
   

1. NOTE: If equipped.

   Remove the bolt.
   

1. Remove the bolt, nuts and position aside the transmission fluid cooler.
   

1. 
   Position aside the park manual release cable.
   
   1. Disconnect the cable from the ballstud.
      
   2. Remove and discard the bolts and position aside the cable assembly.
      

1. NOTICE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.

   Using a high-lift transmission jack and wooden blocks, support the transmission.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

1. Remove the transfer case.
   Refer to: Transfer Case (307-07B Transfer Case, Removal).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect/connect the connector or damage to the connector/wire harness will occur.

   
   Disconnect the electrical connector, wiring harness retainers and position aside the wiring harness.
   
   1. Slide the safety lock out.
      
   2. Press the connector tab in.
      
   3. Rotate the locking arm up and disconnect the transmission electrical connector.
      

1. Remove the retainers and the torque converter nut access cover.
   

1. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

   NOTE: Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.

   Using a magnetic socket, remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
   Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

1. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the studbolts.
   

1. Remove the LH bellhousing bolt and studbolts.
   

1. Disconnect the wiring harness and vent tube.
   

1. Remove the upper bellhousing studbolts and bolt.
   

1. Remove the RH bellhousing bolt.
   

1. 1. Loosen the upper bell housing bolt and move the transmission rearward. While moving the transmission rearward, continue to loosen the upper bellhousing bolt until the bolt is removed from the bellhousing.
      
   2. Remove the lower bellhousing bolts.
      

1. Slide the transmission back enough to install the special tool and remove the transmission from the vehicle.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)  Retainer, Torque Converter.

1. NOTICE: Failure to clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in transmission failure.

   If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning procedure.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning (307-02A Transmission Cooling - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).
   

Installation

NOTE: Prior to installing a new transmission or an overhauled transmission with a new main control, record the solenoid strategy identification tag. If a new main control was installed, install the replacement solenoid body tag over the original identification tag.

1. NOTICE: Prior to installation of the transmission, lubricate the torque converter pilot hub or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

   Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
   Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

1. NOTICE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.

   If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.
   

1. Install the special tool.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)  Retainer, Torque Converter.

1. NOTE: If transmission is being replaced, remove the transmission fluid fill plug and verify that the transmission is filled with transmission fluid.

   NOTE: If transmission was disassembled, add transmission fluid to the transmission.

   NOTE: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) shown, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) similar.

   1. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug transmission fluid level indicator assembly.
      
   2. Verify transmission is filled with transmission fluid.
      
   3. Slightly tilt the transmission rearward.
      
   4. If the transmission was disassembled, add 11.9 L (12.6 qt) of transmission fluid to the transmission through the transmission fluid fill hole.
      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A, ) (MERCON® ULV)
   • Loosely install the transmission fluid fill plug when finished.
     

1. Support the front of the engine with a jack stand and block of wood.
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

1. NOTICE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.

   Using a high-lift transmission jack and wooden blocks, position the transmission in the vehicle.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

1. Remove the special tool.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)  Retainer, Torque Converter.

1. Align the index-mark made during removal.
   

1. NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before aligning the transmission to the engine.

   1. Install the lower bellhousing bolts far enough to be used as guide pins.
      
   2. Install the upper bell housing bolt and tighten until the transmission bellhousing contacts the engine.
      
   • Tighten the RH and lower bellhousing bolts.
     Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Install the RH bellhousing bolt.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Install the upper bellhousing studbolts and bolt.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Connect the wiring harness retainers and the vent tube.
   

1. Install the LH bellhousing studbolts and bolt.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Connect the wiring harness retainers on the studbolts.
   

1. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

   Using a magnetic socket , install the new torque converter nuts.
   Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Install the torque converter nut access cover and the retainers.
   

1. Connect the transmission electrical connector and the retainers.
   

1. Install the front driveshaft assembly.
   Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position back the transmission park manual release cable, install the new bolts and connect the cable to the ballstud.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler O-ring seals and install new O-ring seals if necessary. Lubricate the O-ring seals.
   Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A, ) (MERCON® ULV)

1. NOTICE: Make sure the oil cooler is completely installed against the transmission before tightening, or damage to the cooler could result.

   Install the transmission fluid cooler and loosely install the bolt and the nuts by hand.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure the oil cooler is completely installed against the transmission before tightening, or damage to the cooler could result.

   Tighten the bolt and nuts in the sequence shown.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. NOTE: If equipped.

   Install the bolt.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Install the heat shield and the retainers..
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Install the starter motor.
   Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C Starting System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the RH catalytic converter.
   Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH (309-00C Exhaust System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the LH catalytic converter.
   Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH (309-00C Exhaust System - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Removal and Installation).
   

1. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
   

1. If a new transmission or a new main control was installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated.
   Refer to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).
   

1. If the transmission was overhauled, the adaptive drive cycle must be updated.
   Refer to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).
   

1. While driving the vehicle, use the scan tool to verify that the TFT has reached a temperature of 96°-101°C (206°-215°F). This will circulate the transmission fluid through the torque converter and the transmission fluid cooling system, eliminating any trapped air in the transmission fluid cooling system.
   

1. Check the transmission fluid level
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the rear underbody shield, bolts and the pin-type retainers.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. 1. Install the underbody shield and the bolts.
      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   2. Install pin-type retainer.