Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 774

8. On 4WD vehicles, remove the transfer case.
9. Disconnect the shift rod or cable at the transmission manual lever and retainer bracket.
10. Disconnect the downshift cable from the downshift lever. Depress the tab on the retainer and remove
the kickdown cable from the bracket.
11. Disconnect all of the transmission wire harness plugs.
12. Remove the starter mounting bolts and the ground cable. Remove the starter.
13. If equipped, remove the vacuum line from the transmission vacuum modulator.
14. Remove the filler tube from the transmission.
15. Position a transmission jack under the transmission and raise it slightly.
16. Remove the engine rear support to crossmember bolts.
17. Remove the crossmember to frame side support attaching nuts and bolts. Remove the crossmember.
18. Remove the converter housing to engine bolts.
19. Slightly lower the jack to gain access to the oil cooler lines. Disconnect the oil cooler lines at the
transmission. Plug all openings to keep dirt and contamination out.
20. Move the transmission to the rear so it disengages from the dowel pins and the converter is
disengaged from the flywheel. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.
21. If necessary, remove the torque converter from the transmission.
If the transmission is to be removed for a period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and
wood block.
To install:
Before installing an automatic transmission, always check that the torque converter is fully seated into the
transmission. Typically, the converter has notches or tangs on the hub which must engage the transmission
fluid pump. If they are not engaged in the pump, the transmission will not mate to the engine properly, as the
converter will be holding it away. Severe damage to the pump, converter or transmission casing can occur if
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