Transmission Support CROSSMEMBER: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
Remove the two wire harness retainers from the rear crossmember and position the wire harness out of the way.

Fig 1: Removing Two Wire Harness Retainers From Rear Crossmember
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Remove the LH crossmember nuts.

Fig 2: Removing LH Crossmember Nuts
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Remove the LH crossmember bracket.

Fig 3: Removing LH Crossmember Bracket
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Remove the RH crossmember nuts.

Fig 4: Removing RH Crossmember Nuts
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Remove the RH crossmember bracket.

Fig 5: Removing RH Crossmember Bracket
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Remove the rear transmission mount nuts and the rear crossmember.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Transmission Mount Nuts And Rear Crossmember
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