Automatic Transmission - Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (Ecvt): Removal & Installation Ford Escape II

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Remove the retainers and remove the LH splash shield.
4. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
5. Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-344085) .
6. Using the Slide Hammer and RH Halfshaft Fluid Seal Remover, remove and discard the RH differential seal.

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1. Using the Output Shaft Oil Seal (4X2) Installer, install the RH differential seal.
2. Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-344085) .
3. Clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of thread sealant on the threads, install the drain plug. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Remove the fill plug on the side of the transaxle.
5. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid as specified until the level reaches the bottom of the fill plug hole.
6. Install the fill plug. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
7. Start the engine and check for correct forward and reverse operation.

Removal and Installation

Transmission Insulator and Retainer - Lower

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Remove the splash shield retainers and remove the LH splash shield.
4. Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
5. Remove the lower insulator through bolt. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
6. Remove the rear roll restrictor-to-crossmember through bolt. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Remove and discard the engine support crossmember nut. Remove the 2 engine support crossmember bolts. To install, tighten the new engine support crossmember nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft). To install, tighten the 2 engine support crossmember bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
8. Remove the engine support crossmember.
9. Remove the rear roll restrictor through bolt and remove the rear roll restrictor from the bracket. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.