Transmission Insulator & Retainer: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Install the rear transmission mount.
1. Raise the transmission up.
2. Install the rear transmission mount.
3. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Rear Transmission Mount
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the transmission on to the rear crossmember support.

Fig 2: Lowering Transmission On-Rear Crossmember Support
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the nuts.

Fig 3: Installing Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.