Transmission Support Crossmember

Transmission Support Crossmember

NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer shown, Explorer Sport Trac similar.











Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the 4 transfer case skid plate bolts and remove the transfer case skid plate.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

3. NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer shown, Explorer Sport Trac similar.

Remove the heat shield bolt from the RH heat shield.

- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





4. Remove the heat shield bolt from the LH heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





5. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

6. Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

7. Remove the 6 transmission crossmember lower bolts.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

8. NOTE: Tighten the nut side of the joint.

Remove the 2 upper nuts and 2 bolts from the transmission crossmember.

- To install, tighten to 143 Nm (105 lb-ft).

9. Remove the transmission crossmember.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.