Removal (Econoline & F150)

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NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an auxiliary battery, both negative and positive battery cables must be disconnected.

Disconnect negative battery cable. If vehicle is equipped with 2 batteries, disconnect all positive and negative cables. Remove air cleaner and duct. Remove dipstick. On Econoline, remove engine cover. Disconnect electrical harness connectors under engine cover and remove top bellhousing bolts. On all models, raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. Remove fluid fill tube.
Remove torque converter drain plug access cover or torque converter inspection cover. Place reference marks on torque converter and drive plate for reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate nuts. Drain torque converter. Mark rear drive shaft yoke and companion flange for reassembly reference. Disconnect drive shaft from companion flange. On A4WD models, separate drive shafts from transfer case. On 2WD models, slide drive shaft rearward to separate from transmission. Install plug into extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
On all models, remove starter. Remove fasteners and front A/C deflector assembly, if equipped. Disconnect electrical harness and oxygen sensor connectors. Disconnect gearshift cable from gearshift lever. Remove nuts retaining EGR vacuum reservoir from frame, and position aside. Remove rear mount bolts and crossmember bolts. Remove rear support bolts.
Raise transmission slightly to remove rear mount from crossmember. Remove crossmember. On A4WD models, remove transfer case. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (TRANSFER CASE). On all models, lower transmission slightly to disconnect oil cooler lines, if not previously disconnected. Plug oil cooler line openings. Secure transmission to jack with safety strap or chain. Remove torque converter housing bolts. Carefully move transmission rearward and downward to remove from vehicle.