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Transmission Insulator and Retainer: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the RH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt
    G06127308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 2: Locating LH Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt
    G06170367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RWD vehicles 

  4. Remove the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Crossmember Nuts
    G06127312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH isolator cap bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating LH Isolator Cap Bolt
    G06127313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position a high-lift transmission jack under the transmission.
  7. Remove and discard the 4 transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts (2 each side) and remove the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Crossmember Bolts
    G06135596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 3 transmission insulator and retainer bolts and remove the transmission insulator and retainer.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Bolts
    G06127315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4WD vehicles 

  9. If equipped, remove the 4 skid plate bolts and remove the skid plate.
    Fig 7: Locating Skid Plate Bolts
    G06170373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Nuts
    G06128175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the LH insolator cap bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing LH Insolator Cap Bolt
    G06170376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: Right side shown in illustration, left side similar. Transmission crossmember removed for clarity.

    Remove the 4 transmission insulator and retainer bolts.

    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Bolts
    G06128176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Support the transfer case.
    Fig 11: Locating Transfer Case Support Bracket
    G06170378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the 4 transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts.
    Fig 12: Locating Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts And Bolts
    G06170379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the transmission insulator and retainer.
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