How to remove Transaxle on 2003 ford focus ?

Transaxle Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Battery tray

   Air cleaner resonator

   LH strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by four turns

   Transmission Range (TR) sensor

   Transaxle solenoid connector
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Showing the location of the TR sensor (1) and the solenoid connector (2)

   Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Disconnect the TSS sensor

   Electrical connector bracket nuts and move aside

   Upper center converter housing bolts
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the upper center convert housing bolts
3. Using special tool 303-290, or a suitable harness and crane, support the engine from above.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   NOTE

   Plug the transaxle openings to prevent contamination.
   
   
   
   
   Transmission fluid fill tube

   Shift cable bracket bolts
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the shift cable bracket bolts

   Starter motor and isolator

   Right hand engine support insulator
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the RH engine support insulator bolts and nut (1, 2)

   Left hand stabilizer bar at the strut

   Tie rod ends from the knuckles, using Special Tool 211-001

   Lower control arms from the knuckles

   Right hand halfshaft from the transmission and hang securely aside

   Left hand halfshaft from the transmission and hang securely aside
   
   
   
   
   Output Speed Sensor (OSS) connector

   Transmission cooler lines
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the fittings and quick-connect couplings

   Shift cable from manual control lever
5. Remove the plastic cover and rotate the crankshaft to gain access to the converter nuts. Remove the four nuts.
   
   NOTE

   Before removal, mark one stud location to the flexplate for reinstallation reference.
6. Remove the rear engine mount and lower the engine/transaxle assembly slightly.
7. Remove the rear engine mount bracket.
8. Secure the transaxle to a jack or suitable lifting device using a safety strap.
9. Remove the converter housing bolts and separate the transaxle from the engine.
   
   NOTE

   Note the locations of the different bolt lengths.
10. Install the holding tool, 307-346, to prevent damage to the torque converter.
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Install the holding tool, 307-346, to prevent damage to the torque converter

To install:

1. Position the transaxle into position onto the engine assembly.
2. Install the converter housing bolts and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).
3. Using new self-locking nuts, install the torque converter to the flexplate. Tighten the nuts to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).
4. Raise the engine/transaxle assembly into place and install the rear engine mount. Tighten the bracket bolts to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm). Tighten the outer engine mount bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm). Tighten the center nut to 98 ft. lbs. (133 Nm).
5. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Transmission cooler lines

   OSS connecter

   Left hand halfshaft

   Right hand halfshaft

   Lower control arms to the knuckles

   Tie rod ends to the knuckles

   Stabilizer bar to the strut

   Right hand engine support isolator and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm)

   Starter motor

   Transmission fluid fill tube

   Shift cable bracket bolts

   Upper center converter housing bolts and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)

   Electrical connector bracket

   TSS sensor

   TR sensor

   Transaxle solenoid connector

   LH strut upper mounting nuts; tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)

   Air cleaner resonator

   Battery tray

   Negative battery cable
6. Fill the transmission to the correct level.
7. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Except 2.0L (VIN N) Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Attach a support fixture to the engine lifting eyes.
3. Loosen the front strut center nuts 5 turns.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   NOTE

   The transaxle flange bolts vary in length. Note their locations for installation.
   
   
   
   
   Battery and tray

   Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connector

   Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose

   Air intake pipe and resonator

   Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor connector

   Transmission range sensor connector

   Transaxle harness connector

   Starter motor

   Shift cable and bracket

   Front wheels

   Exhaust front pipe

   Right engine support

   Outer tie rod ends

   Lower ball joints

   Axle halfshafts and intermediate shaft

   Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor connector

   Transaxle oil cooler lines

   Torque converter

   Transaxle oil dipstick tube

   Rear engine mount and bracket
   
   
   
   
   Transaxle flange bolts. Support the transaxle.

   Transaxle

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Transaxle. Tighten the flange bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).

   Rear engine mount bracket. Tighten the fastener to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm).

   Rear engine mount. Tighten the outer nuts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm) and the center nut to 98 ft. lbs. (133 Nm).

   Transaxle oil dipstick tube

   Torque converter. Tighten the nuts to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).

   Transaxle oil cooler lines

   OSS sensor connector

   Axle halfshafts and intermediate shaft

   Lower ball joints. Tighten the pinch bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).

   Outer tie rod ends. Tighten the nuts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).

   Right engine support. Tighten the bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).

   Exhaust front pipe. Tighten the fasteners to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).

   Front wheels

   Shift cable and bracket

   Starter motor

   Transaxle harness connector

   Transmission range sensor connector

   TSS sensor connector

   Air intake pipe and resonator

   PCV hose

   MAF sensor connector

   Battery and tray
2. Tighten the strut center nuts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).

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