SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transmission — 6F50/6F55
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Transaxle Support Insulator — 3.5L Ti-VCT


Special Tool(s)
Oil Pan Holding Fixture
303-1295

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer
TA-25
WSK-M2G351-A5

Removal

  1. Remove the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. Refer to Section 303-12 .
  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. Remove the Y-pipe assembly. Refer to Section 309-00 .
  1. Remove the transmission support insulator-anti roll. Refer to Transaxle Support Insulator — Anti-Roll, 3.5L Ti-VCT .
  1. NOTICE: The Oil Pan Holding Fixture must be carefully aligned to the mounting bosses on the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the oil pan.

    NOTE: The Oil Pan Holding Fixture 303-1295 and a floor jack are used to raise and lower the engine to access the transmission support insulator.

    Special Tool(s): Oil Pan Holding Fixture 303-1295.
    General Equipment: Floor Jack.
  1. Lower the transaxle from the mount about 50.8 mm (2 in).

Installation

  1. Wire brush. Apply the substance from the specified tube.
    Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25.
  1. Wire brush. Apply the substance from the specified tube.
    Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25.
  1. Apply the substance from the specified tube.
    Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25.
  1. Apply the substance from the specified tube.
    Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25.
  1. Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. Refer to Section 303-12 .
  1. Install the transmission support insulator-anti roll. Refer to Transaxle Support Insulator — Anti-Roll, 3.5L Ti-VCT .
  1. Install the exhaust Y-pipe assembly. Refer to Section 309-00 .