1995 Lincoln Town Car Transmission Removal

Tools Required

• 10mm socket
• 13mm socket
• 15mm socket
• 18mm socket
• 22mm socket
• 24mm socket
• 3/8-inch drive ratchet
• 3/8-inch drive torque wrench
• Floor jack
• Jack stands
• Drain pan
• Transmission fluid
• New transmission filter
• New transmission pan gasket

Safety Precautions

• Park the car on a level surface.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Allow the engine to cool before beginning work.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Drain the Transmission Fluid

1. Place the drain pan under the transmission pan.
2. Loosen the drain plug with the 13mm socket.
3. Allow the transmission fluid to drain into the pan.

2. Remove the Transmission Pan

1. Remove the bolts that secure the transmission pan with the 10mm socket.
2. Carefully pry the transmission pan loose from the transmission.
3. Remove the transmission pan gasket.

3. Remove the Valve Body

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the valve body.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the valve body with the 10mm socket.
3. Carefully pry the valve body loose from the transmission.

4. Remove the Transmission Filter

1. Remove the bolts that secure the transmission filter with the 10mm socket.
2. Pull the transmission filter out of the transmission.

5. Remove the Transmission Pump

1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission pump.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the transmission pump with the 10mm socket.
3. Carefully pry the transmission pump loose from the transmission.

6. Remove the Transmission Case

1. Remove the bolts that secure the transmission case with the 15mm socket.
2. Carefully pry the transmission case loose from the transmission.

7. Remove the Transmission Gearset

1. Remove the bolts that secure the transmission gearset with the 22mm socket.
2. Carefully lift the transmission gearset out of the transmission.

8. Reinstall the Transmission Gearset

1. Carefully lower the transmission gearset into the transmission.
2. Tighten the bolts that secure the transmission gearset with the 22mm socket.

9. Reinstall the Transmission Case

1. Carefully lower the transmission case onto the transmission.
2. Tighten the bolts that secure the transmission case with the 15mm socket.

10. Reinstall the Transmission Pump

1. Carefully lower the transmission pump onto the transmission.
2. Tighten the bolts that secure the transmission pump with the 10mm socket.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the transmission pump.

11. Reinstall the Transmission Filter

1. Insert the new transmission filter into the transmission.
2. Tighten the bolts that secure the transmission filter with the 10mm socket.

12. Reinstall the Valve Body

1. Carefully lower the valve body onto the transmission.
2. Tighten the bolts that secure the valve body with the 10mm socket.
3. Connect the electrical connectors to the valve body.

13. Reinstall the Transmission Pan

1. Install the new transmission pan gasket.
2. Carefully lower the transmission pan onto the transmission.
3. Tighten the bolts that secure the transmission pan with the 10mm socket.

14. Refill the Transmission Fluid

1. Add the recommended amount of transmission fluid to the transmission.
2. Check the transmission fluid level and add more fluid as needed.

15. Test Drive the Vehicle

1. Start the vehicle and allow the engine to idle.
2. Shift the transmission into each gear and check for proper operation.
3. Test drive the vehicle and check for any leaks or unusual noises.

Tips

• Use a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for specific instructions for your year and model of vehicle.
• Be careful not to overtighten the bolts.
• If you are not comfortable performing this repair, it is recommended to have it done by a qualified mechanic.