Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission (INSTALLATION)

Special Tool(s)

Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)

Material

1. CAUTION: During this move, to avoid damage, do not allow the transmission to get into a nose-down position as this will cause the torque converter to move forward and disengage from the pump gear. The converter housing is piloted into position by dowels in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely against the flexplate. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.

Position and secure the transmission on the high-lift transmission jack.

2. CAUTION: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before positioning the transmission to the engine.

Using the special tool, install the transmission to the engine.

• Align the orange balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.

3. Reconnect the harness.

4. Install the bolts.

5. Install the bolt.

6. Install the bolts.

7. Install the bolts.

8. Install the bolts.

9. Reconnect the connectors.

10. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

11. Install the shift cable.

12. NOTE: The manual lever must be in the overdrive position.

Connect the shift cable at the manual lever.

13. Install the starter.

1. Position the starter.

2. Install the bolts.

3. Connect the wires.

14. Install the four nuts.

15. Install the cover.

16. Reconnect the connector.

17. Reconnect the connector.

18. Install the dual converter Y pipe.

19. NOTE: The output shaft and the drive shaft are a balanced assembly.

Install the driveshaft.

• Align the yellow dots and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
• Position the driveshaft to the rear differential.

20. Install the bolts.

21. Connect the connector.

22. Use the following guidelines for the in-line transmission fluid filter:

• If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter.
• If the transmission was overhauled and the vehicle was not equipped with an in-line fluid filter, install a new in-line fluid filter kit.
• If the transmission is being installed for a non-internal repair, do not install an in-line filter or filter kit.
• If installing a Ford authorized remanufactured transmission, install the in-line transmission fluid filter that is supplied.

  Prior to lowering the vehicle, install a new in-line transmission filter or a filter kit.

23. 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 until the vehicle relearns the strategy.

Connect the battery ground cable.

24. If required, fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.

25. Check the transmission for correct operation.