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Transmission - 4x4

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G03276197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the upper gearshift lever, the outer gearshift lever boot and the console as an assembly. For additional information, refer to SHIFT LEVER AND BOOT .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Remove the skid plate, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Removing Skid Plate
    G03276198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If transmission disassembly is required, remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
    • Install the drain plug after draining all the fluid.
      Fig 3: Removing/Installing Drain Plug
      G03276199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the front output shaft and the front driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint. Index-mark the rear driveshaft yokes to the axle flange and on the transfer case flange.
  5. Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .
  6. Disconnect the wire harness from the crossmember.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Wire Harness From Crossmember
    G03276200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.
  7. Position a suitable jack under the transmission. Secure the transmission to the jack with a safety strap.
  8. Remove the six crossmember bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Crossmember Bolts
    G03276201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
    Fig 6: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts And Crossmember
    G03276202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the heated oxygen senor (HO2S) bracket nut and the bracket from the extension housing.
    Fig 7: Removing HO2S Bracket Nut
    G03276203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  12. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector and the reverse lamp switch electrical connector. Then unclip the wiring harness from the transmission.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting VSS Electrical Connector
    G03276204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G03276205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Do not allow the starter to hang freely.
    Fig 10: Removing Starter Motor
    G03276206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the starter motor. Using mechanics wire, position the starter aside.
  14. Using the special tool, disconnect the clutch hydraulic line.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Clutch Hydraulic Line
    G03276207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using a suitable jack, support the engine.
    Fig 12: Supporting Engine
    G03276208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 13: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03276209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the nine transmission-to-engine bolts.
  17. Pull the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.
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