Overhaul - CD4E Automatic Transmission: Removal & Installation Ford Contour I рестайлинг

Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. Remove front wheels and inner fender splash guards. Carefully raise staked portion of axle nut. Remove and discard axle nut. Remove stabilizer bar-to-control arm nut, spacer and bolt. On Contour and Mystique models, remove tie rod end.
2. On all models, remove lower control arm ball joint clamp bolt. Pry downward on lower control arm to separate control arm from knuckle. Slide knuckle assembly off axle shaft. NOTE: If removing right drive axle, unbolt axle bearing bracket from engine block.
3. Insert pry bar between transaxle case and axle flange. Carefully apply force to pry bar until axle circlip is disengaged. On all models, carefully withdraw axle assembly from transaxle, and install appropriate plug. Using appropriate puller, remove seal.

Installation

1. Apply lubrication to new seal. Using appropriate driver, install seal. Install NEW circlip on transaxle end of axle. Remove transaxle plug, and carefully install axle into transaxle. Ensure circlip snaps into retaining groove.
2. Install axle into hub. Install NEW axle nut. On Contour and Mystique models, install NEW ball joint clamp bolt and nut. Tighten bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-97018-S20098949232001042500000) . Stake axle nut with blunt nose chisel. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill transaxle with 6 quarts of Mercon ATF and check fluid level.

Removal & Installation

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front fender splash shield. Using Servo Cover Remover/Replacer (T94P-77000-L), compress servo cover assembly. (Scheme 27) Remove retaining ring and release servo cover pressure.
2. Remove tool. Remove servo cover assembly, piston and return spring. Inspect condition of piston and cover. Replace as needed. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lower vehicle and check fluid level.

Scheme 27

Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front fender splash shield. Disconnect TSS harness connector. The TSS is located on exterior of pump assembly. Unbolt and remove TSS. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace "O" ring as needed. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

1. On all models, disconnect negative battery cable. On Contour and Mystique models, disconnect positive battery cable, remove battery from vehicle. Position power distribution box aside, and remove battery tray. On all models, remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect transaxle harness connector. Compress tabs on transaxle electrical harness receptacle and push into case. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove drain plug and drain fluid. Remove left front fender splash shield. On Contour and Mystique models, remove receiver-drier bracket screws and position away from main control cover assembly (if necessary). Disconnect manual lever position sensor connector and remove sensor. On all models, secure cooler lines away from main control cover assembly (side cover).
3. Remove cover and gasket. Remove 12 valve body bolts. Slightly lift valve body and remove "Z" link. Remove valve body with wiring harness. Remove thermostatic oil level control valve bracket. Pull valve straight out of transaxle case.

1. Install thermostatic oil level control valve in transaxle case. Install bracket. Tighten bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-97018-S20098949232001042500000). Install new "O" ring on valve body harness connector receptacle. Install receptacle in transaxle case.
2. Insert "Z" link into end of manual valve. Place valve body in position on transaxle case and install 12 valve body bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 6 Tighten bolts to specification.
3. Remove manual control lever bolt and lever assembly. Using Shifter Shaft Alignment Tool (T94P-77000-H), move manual control lever shaft to "D" position. Install pin to hold tool in position. Move manual valve detent lever assembly to "D" position. see scheme 7
4. Loosen nut on ball stud of manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly. Snug nut on ball stud. Remove shifter pin. Rotate Shifter Shaft Alignment tool until socket can be installed on nut. Tighten bolt to specification.
5. Rotate lever back to "D" position and recheck adjustment. Remove pin and alignment tool. Install manual control lever assembly. Tighten bolt to specification. Install main control cover (side cover) with new gasket. Tighten bolts in sequence. see scheme 8 Tighten bolts to specification.
6. To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. Tighten drain plug to specification. Add 6 qts. of ATF. Start and run vehicle. Add fluid as necessary.

Removal & Installation (Contour & Mystique)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect VSS harness connector. Disconnect speedometer cable. Unbolt and remove VSS. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace "O" ring as needed. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Removal & Installation (Probe)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable, then positive battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove air cleaner assembly. Install appropriate engine support frame. Unbolt and move cruise control servo. Unbolt fuel filter bracket. Unbolt left transaxle mount from chassis.
2. Slightly lower engine/transaxle assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect VSS harness connector. VSS is located near dipstick tube. Unbolt and rotate VSS 180 degree and remove. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace "O" ring as needed. Tighten bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-97018-S20098949232001042500000) .

See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING.