Transmission Support Crossmember - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R80: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- If equipped, remove the bolts.
- Remove the retainers and remove the transmission housing cover.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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If equipped, remove the skid plate bolts and remove the skid plate.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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If equipped, remove the LH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission crossmember.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Remove the RH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission crossmember.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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NOTE: Clean the crossmember mounting area with an appropriate cleaner before installing the self-adhesive heat shield.

If equipped, remove and discard the self-adhesive heat shield material.

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NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the front of the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Remove and discard the transmission support crossmember nuts and bolts.
Torque

: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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Remove and discard the transmission mount nuts and remove the transmission support crossmember.
Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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