2000 Windstar Workshop ManualPage 1 of 10 SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission REMOVAL 2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Procedure revision date: 06/17/1999 Transaxle Special Tool(s) Engine Lift Bracket Set 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent C.V. Joint Puller 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) Impact Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) 3 Bar Engine Support 303-290-A 3 Bar Engine Support 303-290A-03A Windstar Spreader Bar 303-290A-10 Support Bracket 303-290A-11 Engine Lift Bracket Set 303-D119 1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12. 2. Remove the battery and tray. For additional information, refer toSection 414-01. 3. Disconnect the digital transmission range TR sensor electrical connector. 4. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S... 3/7/2011 http://www.fordtechservice. Disconnect the harness retainer. 1. 3/7/2011 . Remove the pivot arm nut.. 8. Remove the cable from the bracket. Disconnect the shift cable. Remove the pivot arm. 6. 7.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. Remove the hood.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 2 of 10 5.. 9. 2. Release pivot arm nut cover. 3.dealerconnection. Remove the pivot arm. 1. 14. 13. Remove the lower cowl top vent panel assembly. Remove the screws. Remove the lower cowl top vent panel assembly. Remove the windshield wiper hose.. 12.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 3 of 10 10. 3/7/2011 . Disconnect the electrical connectors.fordtechservice. On vehicles equipped with the 3. Release the clips.dealerconnection. 15. Remove the cowl top vent panel. install the special tool. 2.8L engine. Remove the front upper radiator shield.. 16. Remove the 10 bolts.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. http://www. 11. 17. 8L engine.0L engine. install the RH lifting hook. 19. install the RH lifting hook. On vehicles equipped with the 3. http://www. 22. install the spreader bar. 3/7/2011 .0L engine..fordtechservice.. install the LH lifting hook. On vehicles equipped with the 3.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 4 of 10 18.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. On vehicles equipped with the 3. On vehicles equipped with the 3.8L engine. 20. 21. On vehicles equipped with the 3.8L engine.dealerconnection. install the 3 Bar Engine Support. http://www. 25..dealerconnection..2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 5 of 10 23. Disconnect the harness retainer.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. install the 3 Bar Engine Support. On vehicles equipped with the 3. install the spreader bar. 24.fordtechservice. On vehicles equipped with the 3. 3/7/2011 .0L engine.0L engine. 30..fordtechservice.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 6 of 10 26. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer and remove the cooler line from fitting. Remove the transaxle retaining bolts. 28.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. 29.dealerconnection. 3/7/2011 . http://www. Remove the clips. Remove the upper fluid filler tube. 27.. Remove the rear transaxle mount nut. com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. 32. http://www. 37. Drain the transmission fluid by lowering the transaxle pan. For additional information. Remove the front wheels.dealerconnection. 35. For additional information. Remove the subframe assembly.. refer to Section 204-04. refer to Section 502-00. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the starter out of the way. Remove the starter and position it out of the way. 39. Remove the ground strap. refer to Section 100-02.fordtechservice. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the RH inspection cover bolt. 3/7/2011 . NOTE: The transaxle fluid pan does not need to be torqued in this step.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 7 of 10 31. 34. For additional information. Install the transaxle fluid pan. 38. 33.. 36. Remove the inspection cover. com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S.dealerconnection.fordtechservice.. remove the right halfshaft from the transaxle and position out of the way. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor connector. remove the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and position out of the way. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshafts out of the way. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshafts out of the way. Remove and discard the four nuts.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 8 of 10 40. Using the special tools. Using the special tools. 3/7/2011 . 41. 43. 42. http://www.. 47. 48. Remove the left lower retaining bolt. 49. 3/7/2011 . Remove the transaxle retaining bolts. 46. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor connector. Lower the transaxle assembly from the engine compartment.. http://www. Position the High-Lift Transmission Jack under the transaxle. Remove the right lower retaining bolt.fordtechservice. 45..dealerconnection.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 9 of 10 44.com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S. 52. Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing/cleaning.. 51. 3/7/2011 . Remove the bracket.fordtechservice. For additional information.dealerconnection. http://www..com/pubs/content/~WSYW/~MUS~LEN/20/S.2000 Windstar Workshop Manual Page 10 of 10 50. refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning in this section. Remove the rear engine support.