Transmission Insulator and Retainer: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 4x2 procedure shown, 4x4 similar. The front driveshaft must be removed.

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

NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they can be installed in their original alignment.

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Flange-To-Pinion Flange Alignment Marks

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Mark the rear driveshaft.
Remove the rear driveshaft.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the rear driveshaft.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Driveshaft
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Remove the transmission mount nuts.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
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Raise and support the transmission.

Fig 4: Raising/Supporting Transmission
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Remove the transmission mount.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the transmission mount.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount
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