Transmission Insulator and Retainer: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the RH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission crossmember.
   Fig 1: Locating RH Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt

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3. Remove the LH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission crossmember.
   Fig 2: Locating LH Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt

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   Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

4. Remove the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
   Fig 3: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Nuts

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5. Remove the LH isolator cap bolt.
   Fig 4: Locating LH Isolator Cap Bolt

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6. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transmission.
7. Remove the 4 transmission crossmember bolts (2 each side) and remove the transmission crossmember.
   Fig 5: Locating Transmission Crossmember Bolts

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8. Remove the 3 transmission insulator and retainer bolts and remove the transmission insulator and retainer.
   Fig 6: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Bolts

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   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

9. If equipped, remove the 4 skid plate bolts and remove the skid plate.
   Fig 7: Locating Skid Plate Bolts

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10. Remove the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Nuts

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11. Remove the LH insolator cap bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Insolator Cap Bolt

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NOTE: Right side shown in illustration, left side similar. Transmission crossmember removed for clarity.
Fig 10: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Bolts
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12. Remove the 4 transmission insulator and retainer bolts.
13. Support the transfer case.
    Fig 11: Supporting Transfer Case

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14. Remove the 4 transmission crossmember nuts and bolts.
    Fig 12: Locating Transmission Crossmember Nuts And Bolts

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15. Remove the transmission insulator and retainer.