Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the electrical connection from the transmission support crossmember.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Support Crossmember
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Support the transmission.
Remove the transmission insulator nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Insulator Nuts
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Remove the nuts and bolts retaining the gusset to the frame.

Fig 3: Locating Retaining Nut And Bolt
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Remove the nuts and bolts retaining the gusset to the transmission support crossmember, then remove the gusset.

Fig 4: Locating Retaining Nut And Bolt
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Remove the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (RH side).

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts
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Remove the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (LH side).
- Position the lines to access the nuts and bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts
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Remove the transmission support crossmember.