Steps to change Tranny 1999 Taurus

[DaColombian]

Around a month back, my Kid 99 Taurus Transmission was giving him some problems, from sounds to heavy changes of gears.
Last thursday driving the car out of his garage, was the last of this tranny, the worst sound and a strong leak, the car dont get any gear now, even in Parking gear, stay in Neutral.

The only thing that I could do was,: lift the car, remove the wheels and take a look under the tranny (reads : AX4N METER) the leak comes from the passenger side.
My first believe after I saw the Leak in the ground was the engine. but, when I touch it with my finger is a red/Dark color, by the way the car starts normally.

We cant afford to take this car to the shop, The only help can I give to my Son, is to help him replace this tranny from a Junk-Jark.

I have to main questions :
1- What are the steps to remove the Transmission from a 1999 Ford Taurus? (AX4N).
2-Any tips to look or check when pulling out the transmission from a JunkJard.?

Thank You.

[DaColombian]

any help in this one.?

[shorod]

If you want to send me a private message with an e-mail address for you I can send you a PDF from the 1998 Factory Service Manual on the steps to change out the transmission. I haven't been through it before so I don't know if there are any tricks. The only easy inspection of a salvage yard tranny I can think of would be to check the condition of the fluid. Also check the condition of the rest of the car. If the body of the car is still in good shape, it might be in the salvage yard due to a bad tranny....

-Rod

[DaColombian]

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