Transmission - Boss® 302

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WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
Remove the gearshift lever knob and position the floor console finish panel aside.
- Turn the gearshift lever knob in a counterclockwise direction.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Knob And Center Console Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Support the exhaust H-pipe using mechanics wire. Do not bend, twist or allow the exhaust side pipes to hang from the flexible bellows or damage to the exhaust side pipe may occur.

Remove the RH and LH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and the reverse lamp switch electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Locating OSS Sensor And Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 engine spacer plate-to-transmission bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Spacer Plate-To-Transmission Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Remove the 4 subframe cross brace nuts and the subframe cross brace.

Fig 4: Locating Subframe Cross Brace
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.

Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
- Install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 gearshift lever nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Gearshift Lever Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.

Fig 7: Supporting Transmission Using Transmission Jack
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
Partially lower the transmission.
Disconnect wiring harness clips and position the wiring harness aside.
- If equipped, disconnect the skip shift solenoid.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

Release the clutch hydraulic tube clip and disconnect the clutch hydraulic tube from the clutch slave cylinder connector.
- Drain the fluid into a suitable container.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 transmission-to-engine bolts and 3 transmission-to-engine stud bolts.
Pull the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.