Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket from the front of the engine.
7. If equipped, index-mark the front driveshaft to maintain driveshaft balance.
8. If equipped, remove the 4 universal joint strap bolts and remove the universal joint straps.
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Discard the bolts.
9. Disconnect the engine oil level sensor electrical connector.
10. NOTE: The cooler tube O-rings may remain in the transmission case. Carefully remove them from the case if retained.