Required tools and materials:

* Set of keys and sockets
* Screwdriver with ratchet
* Driver with extensions
* Wheel bearing puller or universal puller
* New automatic transmission filter and pan gasket
* New automatic transmission oil (about 6 liters)
* Rags
* Gloves

Precautions:

* Observe safety precautions while working.
* Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface and the parking brake is set.
* Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
* Allow the engine and automatic transmission to cool before starting work.

Ford Mondeo 4 Powershift automatic transmission removal procedure:

1. Preparation:

* Raise the car on a lift or place it on stands.
* Remove the wheels from both sides of the car.

2. Removing drive shafts:

* Disconnect the ball joints from the steering knuckles.
* Disconnect the tie rods from the tie rod ends.
* Remove the brake calipers and hang them on wire or special hooks.
* Using a wheel bearing puller or universal puller, remove the drive shafts from the transmission.

3. Removing the subframe:

* Unscrew the bolts securing the subframe to the body.
* Lower the subframe until it is clear of the body.
* Support the subframe with a jack.

4. Disconnecting the automatic transmission from the engine:

* Unscrew the torque converter mounting bolts.
* Unscrew the starter mounting bolts.
* Disconnect the electrical wiring and hoses from the automatic transmission.

5. Removing the automatic transmission:

* Insert the coupling bolts into the special holes in the automatic transmission housing.
* Connect rigging or chains to the tie bolts.
* Slowly and carefully remove the automatic transmission from the engine using lifting equipment.

6. Replacing the filter and gasket:

* Drain the automatic transmission oil.
* Remove the automatic transmission pan.
* Replace the automatic transmission filter.
* Install a new pan gasket.
* Clean the tray and reinstall it.

7. Automatic transmission installation:

* Carefully install the automatic transmission into place using lifting equipment.
* Tighten the starter mounting bolts.
* Tighten the torque converter mounting bolts.
* Connect the electrical wiring and hoses to the automatic transmission.

8. Installation of the subframe:

* Raise the subframe to its original position.
* Tighten the bolts securing the subframe to the body.

9. Installation of drive shafts:

*Insert the drive shafts into the transmission.
* Reinstall the brake calipers.
* Connect the tie rods to the tie rod ends.
* Attach the ball joints to the steering knuckles.

10. Final work:

* Reinstall the wheels.
* Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
* Fill the automatic transmission with new oil according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
* Check the oil level in the automatic transmission.
* Reset automatic transmission adaptations using a diagnostic scanner.
* Test the operation of the automatic transmission.

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