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Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Place in NEUTRAL. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. Disconnect the RH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Right HO2S Connector
    G01335990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Right Catalyst Monitor Sensor Connector
    G01335991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts from the RH exhaust flange.
    Fig 3: Locating Right Exhaust Flange Bolts
    G01335992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the exhaust clamp and remove the RH exhaust pipe.
    Fig 4: Locating Right Exhaust Clamp
    G01335993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Left HO2S Connector
    G01335994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Left Catalyst Monitor Sensor Connector
    G01335995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts from the LH exhaust flange.
    Fig 7: Locating Left Exhaust Flange
    G01335996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the exhaust clamp and remove the LH exhaust pipe.
    Fig 8: Locating Left Exhaust Clamp
    G01335997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G01335998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a suitable transmission jack.
  12. Remove the RH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating Right Side Crossmember Bolts
    G01335999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 11: Locating Left Side Crossmember Bolts
    G01336000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and remove the parking brake cable bracket and position aside.
    Fig 12: Locating Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
    G01336001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: The crossmember is a press fit in the crossmember pocket, it may be necessary to pry the crossmember out of the crossmember pocket. Be careful not to damage the crossmember.
    Fig 13: Lowering Right Side Of Crossmember
    G01336002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Lower the RH side of the crossmember.
    16. NOTE: The crossmember is a press fit in the crossmember pocket, it may be necessary to pry the crossmember out of the crossmember pocket. Be careful not to damage the crossmember.
    Fig 14: Lowering Left Side Of Crossmember
    G01336003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Lower the LH side of the crossmember and remove the crossmember.
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