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Transmission Support CROSSMEMBER: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) sensor connector.
    3. Fig 1: RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensor Connector
    GF0014047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    4. Fig 2: RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nuts from the RH exhaust flange.
    5. Fig 3: RH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust bolts.
    6. Fig 4: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the LH HO2S connector.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    8. Fig 6: LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nuts from the LH exhaust flange.
    9. Fig 7: LH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust bolts.
    10. Fig 8: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the transmission insulator nuts.
    11. Fig 9: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    GF0013674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a suitable transmission jack.
  12. Remove the RH side crossmember bolts.
    13. Fig 10: RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH side crossmember bolts.
    14. Fig 11: LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and remove the park brake cable bracket and position aside.
    15. Fig 12: Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0014054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The crossmember is a press fit in the crossmember pocket, it may be necessary to pry the crossmember out of the crossmember pocket. Be careful not to damage the crossmember.
  15. Lower the RH side of the crossmember.
    16. Fig 13: RH Side Crossmember
    GF0014055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The crossmember is a press fit in the crossmember pocket, it may be necessary to pry the crossmember out of the crossmember pocket. Be careful not to damage the crossmember.
  16. Lower the LH side of the crossmember and remove the crossmember.
    17. Fig 14: LH Side Crossmember
    GF0014080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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