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Transmission Insulator & Retainer: Removal

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NOTE: 4x2 procedure shown. 4x4 similar, front drive shaft will need to be removed.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they may be installed in their original alignment.
    Fig 1: Marking Rear Driveshaft
    G02152652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Mark the rear driveshaft.
  3. Remove the rear driveshaft.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the rear driveshaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Driveshaft
    G02152653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G02152654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise and support the transmission.
    Fig 4: Raising & Supporting Transmission
    G02152655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission mount.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the transmission mount.
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount
    G02152656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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