Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
If equipped.
- Remove the retainers and remove the transmission housing cover.
  Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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If equipped.
- Remove the skid plate bolts and remove the skid plate.
  Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the LH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission crossmember.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the bolts from the transmission crossmember and position the wiring harness aside.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the RH exhaust heat shield bolts from the transmission crossmember.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the front of the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Remove and discard the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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Remove the transmission mount nuts and the transmission support crossmember.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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