SECTION 502-00: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Crossmember — Transmission, 3.7L and 5.0L

NOTE: 5.0L engine and automatic transmission shown. 3.7L engine and manual transmission similar.


Item Part Number Description
1 W505466 Transmission crossmember bolts
2 W520113 Transmission support insulator nuts
3 5060 Transmission crossmember

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. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  1. Remove the transmission support insulator nuts.
  1. Remove the transmission crossmember bolts and remove the transmission crossmember.

Installation

  1. With the same orientation as removed, position the transmission crossmember to the vehicle.
  1. Loosely install the transmission support insulator nuts.
  1. Loosely install the transmission crossmember bolts.

  1. NOTE: The transmission crossmember must be neutralized.

    Slide the transmission crossmember forward, rearward and side-to-side until the gaps between the transmission support insulator and the transmission crossmember are equal.
  1. With the transmission crossmember neutralized, tighten the transmission support insulator nuts.
  1. With the transmission crossmember neutralized, tighten the transmission crossmember bolts.
  1. Remove the transmission jack.