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  1. Install the extension housing and gasket.
    • Install the extension housing and gasket.
    • Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Identifying Extension Housing & Gasket
    GF0003501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise and position the transmission.
  3. Position the rear transmission insulator and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  4. Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Mount And Exhaust Hanger Bolts
    GF0003499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the crossmember and loosely install the transmission mount-to-crossmember nut.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the 4 crossmember-to-frame nuts and bolts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  8. Fig 4: Locating Crossmember-To-Frame Bolts
    G03964347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Lower the transmission on the crossmember and tighten the rear mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the bolts retaining the exhaust hanger to the crossmember.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  12. Fig 6: Locating Bolts For Exhaust Hanger
    G03929806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  14. Fig 7: Locating Transmission Jack
    G03888685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the bolt for the LH heat shield to the transmission support crossmember.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  16. Fig 8: Identifying LH Exhaust Shield Bolt
    G03964377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the bolt for the RH heat shield to the transmission support crossmember.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  18. Fig 9: Locating RH Exhaust Shield Bolt
    G03929683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Lower the vehicle.
  2. Fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid.
    • Verify for correct operation.
    • Check for leaks.