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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

Using a suitable high-lift jack, support the transmission.
Remove the 2 bolts from the exhaust hanger.

Fig 1: Locating Bolts For Exhaust Hanger

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Remove the bolt for the LH heat shield to the transmission support crossmember.

Fig 2: Identifying LH Exhaust Shield Bolt

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Remove the bolt for the RH heat shield to the transmission support crossmember.

Fig 3: Locating RH Exhaust Shield Bolt

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Loosen, but do not remove the transmission-to-crossmember nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts

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Remove the 4 crossmember-to-frame nuts and bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Crossmember-To-Frame Bolts

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Remove the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts and remove the crossmember.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts

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Remove the 2 bolts and the rear transmission mount.

Fig 7: Locating Rear Transmission Mount And 2 Bolts

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Lower the transmission to access the extension housing bolts.
Remove the extension housing and gasket.
- Remove the bolts and nuts.
- Remove the extension housing and gasket.

Fig 8: Identifying Extension Housing And Gasket

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