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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.
    2. Fig 1: LH Side Crossmember
    GF0014081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the RH side of the crossmember into the crossmember pocket and loosely install the bolts.
    3. Fig 2: RH Side Crossmember
    GF0014082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the LH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 3: LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the RH crossmember bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the park brake cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 5: Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0014054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the transmission insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 6: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    GF0013674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transmission jack.
  8. Install a new gasket and position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place. Loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    9. Fig 7: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 8: RH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Tighten the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 9: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the RH HO2S connector.
    12. Fig 10: RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensor Connector
    GF0014047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    13. Fig 11: RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install a new gasket and position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place. Loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    14. Fig 12: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 13: LH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 14: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the LH HO2S connector.
    17. Fig 15: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    18. Fig 16: LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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