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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TRANSIT CONNECT L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULTRANSAXLEASSEMBLYPART 3
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0L
Part 3
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LSECTION Part 3
Transaxle
Converter Housing with Converter Assembly and Pump Assembly
Forward Clutch
Differential Assembly and Final Drive Input
Clutches and Planet Gears
Clutches and Band
Main Control Assembly
Case Assembly
Snap Rings
Assembly
51. Install the transmission fluid filter.
52. Connect the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
53. NOTE: Do not use more than the specified amount of sealer on the transmission fluid pan or internal transaxle damage could occur.
Apply a bead 1.5 mm (0.06 in) diameter of silicone sealer to the transmission fluid pan.
54. Install the transmission fluid pan.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
55. Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.
56. Install the low/reverse clutch piston.
57. NOTE: Be sure the low/reverse clutch return spring is installed so that the tabs are facing up.
Install the low/reverse clutch return spring.
58. Install the wave spring.
59. Install the low One-Way Clutch (OWC) inner race.
60. NOTE: The opening of the retaining ring must be at the 10 o'clock position.
Install the low OWC (One-Way Clutch) retaining ring.
61. Install the low/reverse plates and pressure plate.
62. Install the low reverse clutch plate selective retaining ring.
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the clutch clearance.
- Compare the low reverse clutch pack clearance to the specification (1.0-1.3 mm [0.0393-0.0511 in]). If the clutch pack clearance is not within specification, select and install the correct size selective retaining ring to obtain the specified clearance.
63. NOTE: Make sure that the snap ring is installed before installing the planet assembly.
Install the planet assembly.
64. NOTICE: If the planet assembly is installed correctly, the edge of the planet assembly will fit flush with the transaxle case. If the planet assembly does not fit flush with the transaxle case, further assembly will cause damage to the transaxle.
Inspect the planet assembly installation.
65. NOTICE: The planet assembly must only rotate counterclockwise.
Check to make sure that the OWC (One-Way Clutch) is correctly installed.
- Rotate the planet assembly clockwise and counterclockwise.
66. Install the intermediate/Overdrive (O/D) drum assembly.
67. Install the intermediate/O/D (Overdrive) band.
68. Install the direct clutch cylinder thrust bearing with the rollers facing up.
69. Install new end cover-to-case seals.
70. Install new end cover seals.
71. Install the direct clutch hub bearing shim and an additional shim to increase the total shim thickness to specification shown or greater.
72. NOTICE: Failure to support the transaxle end cover in the center can result in inaccurate measurements causing damage to the transaxle.
Measure the gap between the transaxle end cover and the transaxle assembly.
1. Position the transaxle end cover on the transaxle assembly.
2. Support the transaxle end cover in the center.
3. Measure the gap between the transaxle end cover and the transaxle assembly.
73. Remove the transaxle end cover.
74. NOTE: The clearance for the direct clutch bearing shim is 0.25-0.50 mm (0.001-0.020 in).
NOTE: The correct shim thickness is between minimum and maximum.
Choose and install the correct direct clutch hub bearing shim:
- Line 1: total amount of shim thickness used during transaxle end cover mock up.
- Line 2: measure the gap between transaxle end cover and transaxle case.
- Line 3: subtract Line 2 from Line 1 to obtain the actual clearance.
- Line 4: subtract 0.25 mm (0.001 in) from Line 3 for maximum shim thickness.
- Subtract 0.50 mm (0.020 in) from Line 3 for the minimum thickness shim.
75. NOTICE: Applying too much silicone sealer in the area of the fluid return holes may cause the fluid return holes to become blocked and cause a transmission failure.
Apply a 1 mm (0.04 in) bead of silicone sealer to the transaxle end cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.