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Transmission Insulator And Retainer: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts
    G01538952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the high lift transmission jack with the special tool to the transmission.
    Fig 2: Installing High Lift Transmission Jack With Special Tool To Transmission
    G01538953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. CAUTION: Be sure not to raise the back of the transmission too high, if it makes contact with the underbody, damage to the TSS and OSS sensors will occur.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Transmission Mount
    G01538954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear transmission mount.
    1. Raise the transmission up off the rear crossmember support.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the rear transmission mount.