| Removal Special Tool(s) General Equipment Transmission jack Two M10 x 60 mm locating studs Removal All vehicles | | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Loosen the driveshaft front center bearing retaining bolts. | | | -
NOTE:Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the transmission output shaft flange. Detach the driveshaft from the transmission output shaft flange and position it to one side. | | | -
Disconnect the steering column flexible coupling from the steering gear pinion. - Remove the nut.
- Remove the lower pinch bolt.
- Detach the steering column shaft and position it to one side.
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Remove the exhaust muffler. | | | -
Detach the gearshift cables. | | | -
Detach the power steering lines from the front axle crossmember. | | | -
CAUTION:Cap the clutch slave cylinder supply line to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder supply line. | | | -
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector. | | | -
Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. | | | -
Remove the transmission support insulator. - Remove the transmission support insulator to front axle crossmember bolts.
- Remove the transmission support insulator to transmission bolt
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- Support the engine under the oil pan with a wooden block.
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Lower the front axle crossmember. - Remove the front axle crossmember rear bolts.
- Loosen the front axle crossmember front nuts.
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Using the special tool, lower the front axle. | | | -
Detach the heat shield and disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. | Vehicles with 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel | | -
Detach the transmission breather. | All vehicles | | -
Loosen the starter motor to transmission bolts by three turns. | | | -
Remove one transmission retaining bolt from the right-hand side and one from the left-hand side. | | | -
Remove the transmission right-hand side inner retaining bolts. | | | -
Remove the transmission right-hand side retaining bolts. | | | -
Remove the transmission left-hand side retaining bolts. | | | -
Remove the transmission right-hand side retaining bolt. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not tilt the transmission during removal. This may cause damage to the pilot bearing. With the aid of another technician remove the transmission. | |
