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Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the transmission support crossmember.
  3. Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connection From Transmission Support Crossmember
    GF0005501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Support the transmission.
  5. Remove the transmission insulator nuts.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Insulator Nuts
    GF0005502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the nuts and bolts retaining the gusset to the frame.
  8. Fig 3: Locating Nuts And Bolts Retaining Gusset To Frame
    GF0005503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nuts and bolts retaining the gusset to the transmission support crossmember, then remove the gusset.
  10. Fig 4: Locating Nuts And Bolts Retaining Gusset To Transmission Support Crossmember
    GF0005504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (RH side).
  12. Fig 5: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts (RH side)
    GF0005505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (LH side).
    • Position the lines to access the nuts and bolts.
  14. Fig 6: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts (LH side)
    GF0005506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the transmission support crossmember.