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Transmission Insulator & Retainer: Removal

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NOTE: 4x2 shown, 4x4 similar.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking & Lifting .
  2. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Insulator And Retainer
    G02775032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
  4. CAUTION: Be sure not to raise the back of the transmission too high. If it makes contact with the underbody, damage to the TSS and OSS sensors will occur.
  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.
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Transmission Mount
      G02775033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.