Transmission Insulator & Retainer: Removal
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.
NOTE:
4x2 shown, 4x4 similar.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking & Lifting .
- Remove the nuts.
- Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
- Remove the rear transmission mount.
- Raise the transmission up off the rear crossmember support.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the rear transmission mount.
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.