Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
Remove the wire harness from the crossmember.

Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness At Rear Of Crossmember
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The transmission insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new insulator studs if the studs come out of the insulator.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Insulator And Retainer Nuts

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Remove the transmission insulator-to-crossmember nuts.
Remove the LH support crossmember-to-frame bolts and nuts.
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the bolt and nut indicated.
  
  Fig 3: Removing LH Support Crossmember-To-Frame Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH support crossmember-to-frame bracket bolts and nuts.
1. Remove the bracket bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rh Support Crossmember-To-Frame Bracket Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH support crossmember-to-frame bolts and nuts.

Fig 5: Locating RH Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the LH support crossmember-to-frame bolt, nut and the crossmember.
1. Remove the bolt and nut.
2. Remove the crossmember.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Crossmember With Bolt And Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.