Transmission Support Crossmember: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the LH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 1: Positioning LH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
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Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 2: Positioning RH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
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Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Removing LH Side Crossmember Bolts
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Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Removing LH Side Crossmember Bolts
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Install the parking brake cable bracket.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Installing Parking Brake Cable Bracket
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Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
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Remove the transmission jack.
Install a new gasket and position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place. Loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 7: Installing Catalytic Converter Assembly Bolts
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Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Installing RH Exhaust Flange Nuts
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Tighten the RH exhaust bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Tightening RH Exhaust Bolts
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Connect the RH HO2S connector.

Fig 10: Connecting RH HO2S Connector
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Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.

Fig 11: RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
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Install a new gasket and position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place. Loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 12: Installing Catalytic Converter Assembly Bolts
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Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 13: Installing LH Exhaust Flange Nuts
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Tighten the LH exhaust bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 14: Tightening LH Exhaust Bolts
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Connect the LH HO2S connector.

Fig 15: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
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Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.

Fig 16: LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
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WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

Lower the vehicle.