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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L in this article.
- Detach the coolant bypass hose from the routing clip.
- Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the coolant bypass tube.
- Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
- Remove the exhaust downpipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
- Support transmission with an appropriate transmission jack.
- Remove the 6 crossmember-to-frame bolts (3 on each side).
- To install, tighten to 101 Nm (74 lb-ft).
- Detach the transmission electrical connector and wiring harness retainers from the crossmember. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft).
- Lower the transmission to access coolant bypass hose.
- Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the rear coolant outlet pipe and remove the coolant bypass hose.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Manual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar.