Ford BD Performance Transmission Installation Instructions

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REMOVAL: 1) Disconnect the negative battery cable(s). 2) Place the transmission into the Neutral (N) position. 3) Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 4) Mark the drive shaft and pinion yokes for assembly alignment. On 4WD models, remove the skid plate. 5) Remove the transmission oil filter tube nut and filler tube. 6) Position a drain pan & disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the cooler bypass valve. 7) Remove the drive shaft. On 4WD models, remove the front drive shaft & transfer case assembly. On SuperDuty/Motorhome models, remove the transmission mounted parking brake assembly. 8) NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a PTO (Power Take-Off) unit, all or part of the PTO will need to be removed. 9) Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission and manual lever. 10) Disconnect the cable housing from the bracket. 11) Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector. 12) Remove the transmission heat shield. 13) Disconnect the solenoid body connector. 14) On 4WD models, remove the four-wheel drive switch connector from the transfer case. 15) If equipped, disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor & the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. 16) Remove the inspection cover. 17) Rotate the crankshaft with a pry bar from under the vehicle until the converter bolts are accessible. 18) Raise the transmission slightly with a service jack to relieve the load on the cross-member and supports. CAUTION: Make sure any securing straps or the transmission jack adapter DO NOT TOUCH the cooler bypass valve (CBV). Do not use the CBV as a handle. Damage to the CBV may cause a leak and/or failure to the transmission assembly. 19) Remove the exhaust and cross-member. 20) Remove the transmission mounting bolts. 21) Carefully work the transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off the engine block dowels. 22) Lower the transmission and remove the assembly from under the vehicle. 23) Carefully slide the torque converter out of the transmission.
INSTALLATION: 1) Pre-clean all the cooler lines and cooler bypass valve. 2) If the transmission is being overhauled or exchanged due to failure, then the transmission oil to air cooler will need to be replaced. Also the system must be flushed to remove any debris. Any failure to do this will result in the warranty being void. DO NOT USE “TRANSMISSION FLUSH IN A CAN”, the system must be flushed with back flow compatible dedicated transmission flushing machine using only oil. DO NOT USE WATER-BASED TRANSMISSION FLUSHING FLUID – THE LINING IN THE CONVERTOR CLUTCHES WILL DISINTIGRATE, RENDERING THE CONVERTOR USELESS AND WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED 3) Inspect the wiring harness & connectors for damage, corrosion, seal integrity, and terminal condition. Repair or replace as required. 4) Lubricate the converter drive hub and oil pump seal lip with petroleum jelly. 5) Lubricate the converter pilot hub with transmission fluid. 6) Align and carefully install the torque converter into the oil pump. Rotate the converter back and forth until it is fully seated in the pump gears. The converter will be fully seated when you hear two loud “clunks”. 7) If the vehicle is a 4WD model, install the transfer case assembly. 8) If removed, install the output shaft drive sprocket speed sensor and bolt. 9) Position the transmission on a jack and secure it with chains. 10) Check the condition of the converter drive plate. Replace the plate if it is cracked, distorted or damaged. 11) Raise the transmission and align the converter with the drive plate, and the bell housing with the engine block.