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Transmission Support Crossmember: Installation

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  1. Position the LH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 1: Positioning LH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G01608397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Positioning RH Side Of Crossmember Into Crossmember Pocket
    G01608398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 3: Tightening LH Crossmember Bolts
    G01608399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    Fig 4: Tightening RH Crossmember Bolts
    G01608400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the parking brake cable bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Parking Brake Cable Bracket
    G01608401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 6: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G01608402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transmission jack.
  8. Position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamp at this time.
    Fig 7: Locating Clamp
    G01608403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 8: Installing RH Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G01608404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Tighten the RH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 9: Tightening RH Exhaust Clamp
    G01608405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting RH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G01608406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G01608407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place. Do not tighten the clamps at this time.
    Fig 12: Positioning LH Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G01608408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 13: Installing LH Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G01608409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the LH exhaust clamp.
    Fig 14: Tightening LH Exhaust Clamp
    G01608410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting LH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G01608411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 16: Connecting LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G01608412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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