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Section 2032 (Manual Transmission): Removal: Transaxle: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article.
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    1. Disconnect the emission management hose.
    2. Loosen the clamp.
    3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    5. Fig 1: Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
    GF0025331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the wiring harness bracket nuts.
    6. Fig 2: Wiring Harness Bracket Nuts
    GF0025332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the reverse switch and vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connectors.
    7. Fig 3: Reverse Switch & Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Connectors
    GF0025333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the shift cables.
    8. Fig 4: Shift Cables
    GF0025334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not spill brake fluid onto plastic or painted surfaces.
  8. Position the clutch hydraulic line aside.
    1. Remove the clutch hydraulic line bracket-to-transaxle bolt.
    2. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic line from the clutch slave cylinder.
      • Plug the hydraulic line.
    3. Position the clutch hydraulic line aside.
    9. Fig 5: Clutch Hydraulic Line & Components
    GF0025335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the shift cable bracket.
    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    • Remove the shift cable bracket.
    10. Fig 6: Shift Cable Bracket & Bolts
    GF0025336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, support the engine.
    11. Fig 7: Supporting The Engine
    GF0025337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the LH transaxle support insulator bracket.
    1. Remove the 3 nuts.
    2. Remove the through-bolt.
    3. Remove the LH transaxle support insulator bracket.
    12. Fig 8: Left Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket
    GF0025338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the transaxle rear support insulator.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Remove the through-bolt.
    4. Remove the transaxle rear support insulator.
    13. Fig 9: Transaxle Rear Support Insulator
    GF0025339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    14. Fig 10: 3 Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0025340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Drain the transaxle fluid. For additional information, refer to Transaxle Draining and Filling .
  15. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
    16. Fig 11: Crossmember & Bolts
    GF0025341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the front-to-aft crossmember.
    1. Remove the 2 transaxle front support insulator bolts.
    2. Remove the splash shield screw.
    3. Remove the 2 front-to-aft crossmember bolts and nut.
    4. Remove the crossmember.
    17. Fig 12: Front-To-Aft Crossmember
    GF0025329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 3 LH splash shield screws.
    18. Fig 13: Left Splash Shield Screws
    GF0025342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH side splash shield.
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the LH splash shield.
    19. Fig 14: Left Splash Shield
    GF0025343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the starter motor assembly. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  20. If equipped, remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) article.
  21. Remove the RH intermediate shaft and the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  22. Remove the transaxle front support insulator bracket.
    1. Remove the through-bolt.
    2. Remove the transaxle front support insulator.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts.
    4. Remove the transaxle front support insulator bracket.
    23. Fig 15: Transaxle Front Support Insulator Bracket
    GF0025344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the exhaust outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
    24. WARNING: Secure the transaxle to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  24. Position the transmission jack under the transaxle. Raise and support the transaxle.
  25. Remove the remaining 6 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  26. Remove the transaxle.
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