Ford F5UZ-7000-DRM Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Information on new or rebuilt transmissions, including their cost, availability, and exchange policy, can be obtained from a local dealer or a transmission specialty shop.

To prepare the vehicle for transmission removal, follow these steps:1. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.2. Remove the shift lever on vehicles equipped with direct-shifting transmissions or detach the shift linkage at the transmission on vehicles equipped with a column shift.3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the back-up light switch.4. Remove the speedometer cable and gear assembly on 1991 and earlier 2WD models.5. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic line from the slave cylinder on vehicles with a concentric slave cylinder or remove the external slave cylinder from the transmission housing on 5-speed models equipped with a 7.5L engine.6. Disconnect the driveshaft on 2WD models or remove the transfer case shift lever assembly and transfer case on 4WD vehicles.7. Remove the starter motor from the transmission on 5-speed models.

Transmission gear selection and converter clutch operation in the Overdrive range is controlled by the Electronic Engine Control system.

The main differences lie in their torque capacity and speed/load sensing mechanisms for shift points.

To install the transmission, follow these steps:1. Push in and turn the converter to engage it with the front pump.2. Rotate the converter to align the bolt drive lugs and drain plug with the driveplate holes. Avoid a "nose-down" attitude to prevent disengagement of the converter from the pump gear.3. If the torque converter is bolted to the driveplate, position it with one bolt hole at the six o'clock position and install all bolts before tightening.4. Adjust the kickdown rod/cable, TV rod/cable, and manual selector linkage as needed.5. Lower the vehicle and add fluid to the Max mark on the dipstick with the engine off.6. Start the engine, check the fluid level, and top up if necessary.

Some suggestions for a successful transmission overhaul include obtaining exploded-view drawings of the particular transmission, creating diagrams or taking photos during disassembly, laying out each part in order, checking for missed bolts or snap rings before applying force, and anticipating which parts may need replacement and having them available beforehand.