Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
2. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
4. Remove the 3 transmission insulator and retainer bolts and remove the transmission insulator and retainer.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
5. If equipped, remove the 4 skid plate bolts and remove the skid plate.
6. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance for installation.
Remove the front driveshaft.
7. Remove the LH exhaust heat shield bolt from the transmission crossmember.
