Transmission Support Crossmember

502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 02/24/2015

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Vehicle/Axle Stands

Wooden Block

Removal

NOTICE: The transmission crossmember must be installed in the same orientation as it was removed. An incorrectly installed crossmember will change the driveline angle and cause a shudder when accelerating from a stop or above average engine presence.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

2. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

Using a jackstand and a wooden block, support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

Transmission Support Crossmember — original illustration 1, reference 2396Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

1. Remove the 2 transmission support insulator-to-transmission support crossmember nuts.

2. Remove the 4 transmission support crossmember bolts and the transmission support crossmember.

Source reference 2396

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