Removal (Pickup & Van)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. On Van, remove engine cover. Remove flexible hose from air cleaner heat tube (V8 only).
- On all models, loosen oil pan bolts to drain fluid. When fluid stops draining, remove all but 2 bolts at front of oil pan. Allow oil pan to drop downward. Drain remaining fluid. Reinstall bolts to hold oil pan in place.
- Remove torque converter cover. Remove drain plug from torque converter (if equipped) and drain torque converter. Reinstall drain plug. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate nuts.
- Mark drive shaft and axle flange or yoke for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft. Remove starter. Disconnect speedometer cable, electrical connections, and control cables or rods at transmission.
- On Pickup 4WD, remove transfer case. See appropriate TRANSFER CASE (A/T) article listed below. On all models, support transmission with floor jack. Remove transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts and crossmember-to-frame bolts. Remove transmission mount from transmission extension housing.
- TRANSFER CASE - BORG-WARNER 1356 Bronco, Explorer (1994) & "F" Series
- TRANSFER CASE - BORG-WARNER 4407 "F" Series
- Remove crossmember and transmission mount. Disconnect oil cooler lines and filler tube from transmission. Plug all oil cooler line openings. Secure transmission to floor jack with safety chain.
- Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Move transmission rearward and lower from vehicle.