Removal (Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission dipstick. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission.
- On 3.0L models, Remove torque converter access cover. On all models, Remove starter. Mark torque converter and flexplate alignment for installation reference. Remove and discard torque converter nuts.
- Mark drive shaft alignment for installation reference. Remove drive shaft and plug extension housing. Remove speedometer cable from extension housing. Disconnect shift cable from transmission. Disconnect necessary electrical connections.
- Remove engine mount-to-crossmember nuts. Support transmission with transmission jack. Remove crossmember. Remove transmission mount. On 3.0L models, remove catalytic converter.
- On 4WD models, remove transfer case. See appropriate transfer case removal under appropriate TRANSFER CASE (A/T) article listed below. On all models, remove oil filler tube. Disconnect oil cooler line at transmission and plug all openings. Position wiring harness and hardware aside. Remove transmission-to-engine retaining bolts. Remove transmission.
- TRANSFER CASE - DANA TC-28 Aerostar
- TRANSFER CASE-BORG-WARNER 1354 & 4405 Explorer and Ranger