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Transmission Insulator & Retainer: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Raising And Support Vehicle
    G02762147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the high-lift transmission jack with the special tool to the transmission.
    Fig 2: Installing High-Lift Transmission Jack
    G02762148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. CAUTION: Be sure not to raise the back of the transmission too high, if it makes contact with the underbody, damage to the turbine shaft speed (TSS) and output shaft speed (OSS) sensors will occur.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Transmission Mount
    G02762149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear transmission mount.
    1. Raise the transmission up off the rear crossmember support.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the rear transmission mount.