Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2007)
3. NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer shown, Explorer Sport Trac similar.
Remove the heat shield bolt from the RH heat shield.
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To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
4. Remove the heat shield bolt from the LH heat shield.
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To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
5. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
6. Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 6 transmission crossmember lower bolts.
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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.
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To install, tighten to 143 Nm (105 lb-ft).
9. Remove the transmission crossmember.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
