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Transmission

NOTE: Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transmission and dry it with compressed air.

1. NOTE: Position the transmission in Bench Mounted Holding Fixure in its normal upright position.

Install Bench Mounted Holding Fixure on the transmission case.

� Position a drain pan under the transmission.

2. CAUTION: The torque converter (7902) is heavy. Be careful not to drop it.

Remove the torque converter.

� Drain the fluid from the torque converter.

3. Remove the oil pump shaft (7B328).

SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 1998 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual

DISASSEMBLY Procedure revision date: 07/03/2002

Special Tool(s)

Bench Mounted Holding Fixure 307-003 (T57L-500-B)

Return Spring Compressor 307-S190 (T88C-77000-AH)

Step Plate Adapter Set 205-DS011 (D80L-630-A) or equivalent

Turbine Shaft Holder 307-199 (T88C-77000-KH)

121998 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual

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4. Remove and discard the converter turbine shaft seal.

5. Install Turbine Shaft Holder.

6. Remove the fluid level indicator (7A020) and oil filler tube (7A228). 1. Remove the fluid filler tube bolts. 2. Remove the fluid level indicator and oil filler tube.

7. Remove the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor. 1. Remove the TSS sensor bolt. 2. Remove the TSS sensor.

8. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). 1. Remove the bolt. 2. Remove the VSS.



9. Remove the transmission range (TR) sensor. 1. Remove the TR sensor bolts. 2. Remove the TR sensor.

10. Disconnect the solenoid electrical connector.

11. Remove the fluid cooler tube (7A031). 1. Remove the fluid cooler tube bolt and washer. 2. Remove the fluid cooler tube nut. 3. Remove the drain back valve spring. 4. Remove the steel ball.

12. CAUTION: Remove the transmission fluid pan (7A194) before turning the transmission over. This will ensure that any foreign material remains in the pan.

NOTE: Slowly loosen the transmission oil pan bolts, working from the LH front corner to the rear, allowing the transmission fluid pan to gradually drop and the ATF to drain.

Remove the transmission fluid pan and the oil pan to case gasket (7A191). 1. Remove the oil pan bolts. 2. Remove the transmission fluid pan and oil pan to case gasket. Discard the oil pan to case gasket.



13. NOTE: If large amounts of material are found, replace the torque converter and check the transmission for cause.

Examine any material found in the transmission fluid pan to determine the condition of the transmission.

14. Disconnect the solenoid valve electrical connectors.

15. NOTE: Do not reuse or clean the filter; replace it with a new one.

Remove the oil filter bolts and remove the filter.

16. Remove the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid. 1. Remove the bolt. 2. Remove the EPC solenoid.

Material Cause

Clutch Facing Material Drive Plate Wear

Brake Band Wear

Steel Bearing

Gears

Driven Plate Wear

Aluminum Bushing

Aluminum Part Wear



17. NOTE: Loosen the main control valve body bolts evenly and gradually.

Remove the main control valve body (7A100). 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the main control valve body.

18. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer and the manual shaft. 1. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer. 2. Pull the manual shaft out.

19. Remove the manual shaft plate and the lever holder. 1. Remove the lever holder nut. 2. Remove the manual shaft plate. 3. Remove the lever holder.

20. Remove the detent lever.

21. Remove the detent lever spring and actuator support. 1. Remove the detent lever spring. 2. Remove the actuator support bolt. 3. Remove the actuator support.



22. Remove the orifice valve.

23. Disassemble the orifice valve assembly. 1. Remove the orifice valve. 2. Remove the spring. 3. Remove and discard the washer.

24. Remove the front pump support and gear (7A103) and oil pump gasket (7A136). Discard the oil pump gasket. 1. Remove the oil pump bolts. 2. Remove the front pump support and gear.

25. Remove the planet gear thrust bearing.

26. Remove the forward and reverse clutch drum assembly. 1. Carefully remove the turbine shaft snap ring. 2. Remove the forward and reverse clutch drum assembly.



27. Remove the servo assembly. 1. Remove the servo piston snap ring. 2. Remove the servo assembly.

28. Remove the primary sun gear (7A399) and one-way clutch assembly.

29. Remove the intermediate band.

30. Secure the intermediate band with a small piece of wire to keep the intermediate band from stretching.

31. Remove the intermediate band actuating lever shaft and the servo band lever (7330). 1. Pull the intermediate band actuating lever shaft while holding the servo band lever. 2. Remove the servo band lever.



32. Remove the one-way clutch and carrier hub assembly snap ring.

33. Remove the one-way clutch (7A089).

34. Remove the wave washer.

35. Remove the carrier hub assembly.

36. Remove the clutch pressure plate snap ring.

37. Remove the clutch pressure plate.



38. Remove the external spline clutch plate and the internal spline clutch plate.

� Inspect the external spline discs for burn marks, scorings, or warpage.

� Check for worn or damaged external spline clutch plates and internal spline clutch plates. Measure the facing thickness in three places and calculate the average. The minimum allowable internal spline clutch plate thickness is 1.4 mm (0.055 in). The standard thickness is 1.6 mm (0.063 in). If the plates are not within the specification, replace the plates.

39. Remove the ring gear retainer snap ring.

40. Remove the ring gear (7A153).

41. Remove the turbine shaft (7F351) and direct clutch assembly.

� Slide the 3-4 clutch off the turbine shaft after removal.

42. NOTE: Tap the two halves lightly with a plastic hammer to separate.

Remove the 13 transmission case bolts and separate the transmission case.



43. Remove the eight O-rings and discard them.

44. Remove the output shell from the output gear.

45. Use Return Spring Compressor to remove the low/reverse clutch assembly. 1. Install Return Spring Compressor. 2. Compress the low/reverse clutch support and spring and remove the snap ring.

46. Remove the low/reverse clutch spring and support.

47. Remove the low/reverse clutch piston.



48. Remove the parking pawl (7A441). 1. Remove the parking pawl shaft E-clip. 2. Remove the parking pawl return spring (7D070). 3. Remove the parking pawl shaft (7D071). 4. Remove the parking pawl.

49. Remove the differential (4026).

50. Remove the bearing housing roll pin.

51. Remove the bearing housing. 1. Remove the bearing housing bolts. 2. Remove the bearing housing.

52. Remove the idler gear (7F475) and output gear.

� Remove the idler gear and output gear by tapping them out from the torque converter side.



53. NOTE: Loosen the bolts evenly and gradually.

Remove the eight torque converter stator bolts and the torque converter stator.

54. Remove the converter housing from the transmission holding fixture.

55. Use Step Plate Adapter to press the stator support out of the converter housing.

56. Use Step Plate Adapter to press out the bearing race.



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