Section 1033 (Manual Transmission -- F150 Pickup): Removal: Transmission

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SPECIAL TOOL CHART

	Clutch Coupling Tool 308-182 (T88T-70522-A)
	High-Lift Transmission Jack 164-R3508 or equivalent

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Unclip the console cover, then slide the cover and boot assembly up.

Fig 1: Unclipping Console Cover And Sliding Cover And Boot Assembly Up
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Remove the gearshift lever nut.

Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Lever Nut
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Install the gearshift lever nut on the LH side of the lever, then tighten the nut to remove the eccentric stud out of the gearshift lever. Remove the upper gearshift lever.

Fig 3: Installing Gearshift Lever Nut On LH Side Of Lever And Tightening Nut To Remove Eccentric Stud Out Of Gearshift Lever
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Remove the 4 screws and the lower boot.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If transmission disassembly is required, remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
- Install the drain plug after draining all the fluid.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Transmission Fluid
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Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Disconnect the starter motor ground wire, then remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor. Using mechanic's wire, position the starter motor aside.
- To install, tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Disconnecting Starter Motor
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Disconnect the wire harness from the transmission and disconnect both of the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Wire Harness From Transmission And Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector
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Remove the front stabilizer bracket nuts and the brackets. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 A. Move the front stabilizer bar downward to position it out of the way.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the fuel lines and the wire harness from the rear of the transmission. Position them aside.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts And Disconnecting Fuel Lines And Wire Harness From Rear Of Transmission
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Using the special tool, disconnect the clutch hydraulic line.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Clutch Hydraulic Line Using Special Tool
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Position a suitable jack under the transmission. Secure the transmission to the jack with a safety strap.

Fig 11: Securing Transmission To Jack With A Safety Strap
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Remove the 2 exhaust hanger bolts.

Fig 12: Removing Exhaust Hanger Bolts
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Remove the 2 exhaust heat shield bolts.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Removing Exhaust Heat Shield Bolts
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Remove the 4 crossmember bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 14: Removing Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 98 Nm (72 lb-ft).
Fig 15: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts And Crossmember
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Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the upper transmission-to-engine bolts. Remove 9 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
Pull the transmission rearward until the input shift is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.