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Transmission Support Crossmember: Installation

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    NOTE: Refer to Specifications in this article for transmission support crossmember nut and bolt applications.
  1. Position the transmission support crossmember and loosely install the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (LH side).
  2. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts (LH side)
    GF0005506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosely install the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (RH side).
  4. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts (RH side)
    GF0005505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (LH side).
    • Tighten to 90 N.m (67 lb-ft).
  6. Fig 3: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts (LH side)
    GF0005507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure to install the transmission crossmember gusset to transmission crossmember bolts as shown to avoid interference with the exhaust.
  7. Loosely install the nuts and bolts retaining the transmission crossmember gusset to the transmission support crossmember.
  8. Fig 4: Locating Nuts And Bolts Retaining Transmission Crossmember Gusset To Transmission Support Crossmember
    GF0005504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosely install the nuts and bolts retaining the transmission crossmember gusset to the frame.
  10. Fig 5: Locating Nuts And Bolts Retaining Transmission Crossmember Gusset To Frame
    GF0005503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the nuts and bolts retaining the transmission crossmember gusset to the frame.
    • Tighten to 90 N.m (67 lb-ft).
  12. Fig 6: Locating Nuts And Bolts Retaining Transmission Crossmember Gusset To Frame
    GF0005508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Tighten the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (RH side).
    • Tighten to 90 N.m (67 lb-ft).
  14. Fig 7: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts (RH side)
    GF0005509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the nuts and bolts retaining the gusset to the transmission support crossmember.
    • Tighten to 90 N.m (67 lb-ft).
  16. Fig 8: Locating Nuts And Bolts Retaining Gusset To Transmission Support Crossmember
    GF0005510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install new transmission support insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  18. Fig 9: Locating Transmission Support Insulator Nuts
    GF0005511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the support from the transmission.
  20. Connect the electrical connection to the transmission support crossmember.
  21. Fig 10: Connecting Electrical Connection To Transmission Support Crossmember
    GF0005501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Lower the vehicle.