Steps to remove transmission in 1998 ford contour

I think you should treat yourself to a new vehicle Joe. You are just chasing faults on this one! It is well past its sell by date.

The most common reasons a Ford Contour speedometer isn't working are the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), a faulty speedometer, or an electrical issue.

Reasons a Ford Contour Speedometer Isn't Working - RepairPal

Videos and other articles. It seems a popular fault.

https://www.google.com/search?q=speedometer+to+stop+working+on+a+1998+ford+contour

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filter is inside the transmission pan. So you might as well do a complete service.

Very difficult, complete engine hanger and craddle removal necessary, not an easy at home task

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it's a little hard to read

Have to remove the transaxle most likely ,
to get side cover off

That is not a home drive way job

No, but you have to have an enginesupport fixture to support the engine when the sub-frame and transmission is removed from under the vehicle. Below is a photo of a "universal" engine support fixture like what you will need.

2.0L engine

stander transmission 7 qts.

automatic transmission 7.5 qts.

50/50 mixture.

Not really an easy way to it. Do you have a manual? If not I would suggest purchasing one.

Step 1
Remove your Contour's front grille. You can do this by raising the hood and removing two screws that are located on top of the grille.

Step 2 Remove the headlight assembly. The headlight assembly is held into the front of your Contour by three screws. Two screws will be located on top of the assembly, and one on the bottom.

Step 3 Replace the headlight assembly, if necessary. If you are only changing individual bulbs, make sure you replace the correct bulbs. Each assembly holds three light bulbs, including the bright, dim and turn signal bulbs.

Step4 Replace the headlight assembly and reattach the three screws to hold it in place.

Step5 Replace the front grille of your Contour and the two screws that hold it onto the front of the car.

• It is usually a good idea to replace bulbs together (in pairs). This will allow the bulbs to wear at the same rate.
• If you choose to replace only the individual light bulbs, do not touch the new light bulbs. The contact of your skin on the bulbs will cause the light bulbs to burn out much sooner.

Let me know if you have any further questions.


Benjamin

this is what you have to do you have to have a bar across the top of the engine with a chain so the engine does not fall down you also have to remove the axel on the driver side making sure you have jack stands and the car supported for safety but you can also go to auto zone and have them to print you a step by step diagram