Removal (F250, F350 & F350 Super Duty Pickup)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Pickup, 1996 Ford F-Super Duty, 1996 Ford Explorer, and 1996 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Shift transmission into Neutral. Remove carpet or floor mat. Remove 4 screws and remove boot and bezel assembly from transmission opening cover. Remove 2 bolts and upper shift lever from lower shift lever. Raise and support vehicle.
- On models with IDI turbo diesel engines, loosen clamp at wastegate housing exhaust outlet. Remove engine charge exhaust pipe-to-transmission housing bolt. Remove engine charge exhaust pipe and extension pipe.
- On all models, if disassembling transmission, drain transmission and transfer case. Install drain plug. Mark rear and front drive shaft for reassembly. Disconnect rear and front drive shafts from transfer case, and wire aside.
- Disconnect back-up light switch. Remove speedometer cable from transfer case, if necessary. Disconnect clutch linkage from transmission. Remove skid plate (if equipped). Position transmission jack under transfer case. On F350 Super Duty, remove transmission parking brake from transmission. See BRAKE SYSTEM article in BRAKES section. Keep parking brake in upright position to avoid fluid leakage.
- On 4WD, remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE . On all models, remove transmission rear insulator and lower retainer. Remove crossmember. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Remove transmission. Lower transmission from vehicle.