Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
CROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION SUPPORT
Material
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the nuts retaining the transmission insulator to the crossmember.
3. Support the transmission.
4. Remove the six bolts retaining the crossmember to the frame.
5. Remove the nuts and the crossmember.
6. NOTE: Apply Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 or equivalent to the transmission crossmember
mounting bolts.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.