Transmission Insulator and Retainer: Removal

NOTE: 4x2 shown, 4x4 similar.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts
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Install the high-lift transmission jack with the special tool to the transmission.

Fig 2: Installing High-Lift Transmission Jack With Special Tool To Transmission
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Remove the bolt from the exhaust hanger.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt From Exhaust Hanger
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CAUTION: Be sure not to raise the back of the transmission too high, if it makes contact with the underbody, damage to the TSS and OSS sensors will occur.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Transmission Mount

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Remove the rear transmission mount.
1. Raise the transmission up off the rear crossmember support.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the rear transmission mount.