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Removal (M5OD-R1 & M5OD-R2)

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.
  3. With vehicle in Neutral, raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Drain the transmission fluid.
  5. Remove and support the rear driveshaft. Remove the bolts. See Fig 1. Remove the rear driveshaft.
    NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the driveshaft to the rear axle pinion flange so it can be installed in its original position.
  6. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. See appropriate TRANSFER CASE article.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) bolt. See Fig 2. Remove the VSS.
  8. Use the High-Lift Jack (A) to support the transmission (B). Secure the transmission with the strap (C). See Fig 3.
  9. Remove the transmission mount nuts. See Fig 4.
  10. Remove the heat shield bolts (one each side). See Fig 5.
  11. Remove the crossmember bolts (three each side). Remove the crossmember. See Fig 6.
  12. Remove the mount bolts. See Fig 7. Remove the transmission mount.
  13. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket nuts. See Fig 8. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket.
  14. Lower the transmission to access extension housing bolts. Use Seal Remover (A) to remove the extension housing seal (B). See Fig 9.
  15. Remove the extension housing bolts. See Fig 10. Remove the extension housing.
  16. Remove the speedometer gear retaining ring. See Fig 11. Remove the speedometer drive gear.
Fig 1: Viewing Driveshaft Mark
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Fig 2: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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Fig 3: Supporting Transmission With Jack
G00231546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
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Fig 5: Removing Heat Shield Bolts
G00231547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 6: Removing Crossmember
G00231548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Removing Transmission Mount
G00231549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Removing Exhaust Pipe Bracket
G00231550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 9: Removing Extension Housing Seal
G00115440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 10: Removing Extension Housing
G00231551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 11: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
G00231552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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