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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: Disconnecting RH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G01608383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G01608384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts from the RH exhaust flange.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts From RH Exhaust Flange
    G01608385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the exhaust clamp and remove the RH exhaust pipe.
    Fig 4: Loosening Exhaust Clamp
    G01608386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting LH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G01608387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G01608388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts from the LH exhaust flange.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts From LH Exhaust Flange
    G01608389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the exhaust clamp and remove the LH exhaust pipe.
    Fig 8: Loosening Exhaust Clamp
    G01608390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G01608391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a suitable transmission jack.
  12. Remove the RH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G01608392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 11: Removing LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G01608393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and remove the parking brake cable bracket and position aside.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolts And Removing Parking Brake Cable Bracket
    G01608394Courtesy 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 RH Side Of Crossmember
    G01608395Courtesy 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 LH Side Of Crossmember
    G01608396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Lower the LH side of the crossmember and remove the crossmember.
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