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Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

  1. 1.

    NOTE: Temporarily install the differential and the transfer shaft in the transmission case.
GFD93455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591 (307-591/1 and 307-591/2)
GFD93456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (studs)
GFD93457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    NOTE: Make sure that the silicone has been cleaned off the machined surface of the transmission case and the torque converter housing before installing the Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing Shim Gauge 307-591/3 (4 spacers) or the preload measurement may be inaccurate.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)

GFD93458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

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  1. 6.

    Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (remaining 4 spacers, bolts and washers)
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
GFD93460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts and washers)
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
GFD93461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Rotate the transfer shaft and the differential several times to seat the bearing cups.
GFD93462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on the Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the differential bearing preload shim. Refer to Specifications  for the differential bearing preload shim part number. General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.
GFD93463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/2. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the transfer shaft bearing preload shim. Refer to Specifications  for the transfer gear bearing preload shim part number. General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.
GFD93464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts, bolts and spacers and 8 washers)
GFD93465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)
GFD93458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 studs)
GFD93457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1 and 307-591/2
GFD93456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

GFD93455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Assemble the torque converter housing. Refer to Torque Converter Housing .

  1. 17.

    Special Tool(s): Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W), Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583
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  1. 18.

    NOTE: Support the torque converter housing using blocks of wood, or damage to the torque converter housing may occur.

    Special Tool(s): Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W), Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583

GFD93467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Inspect the transfer shaft fluid dam to be sure it is seated evenly into the torque converter housing. Visual check.
GFD93468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

GFD93449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576 General Equipment: Shop Press
GFD93469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  1. 23.

    Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576
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  1. 24.

    Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576, Installer, Transfer Gear Bearing 307-541, Drawbar 204-029
GFD93471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY