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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012F 150 4WD V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMECROSS-MEMBERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford F 150 4WD V6-3.7L
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
2012 Ford F 150 4WD V6-3.7LSECTION Service and Repair
Transmission Support Crossmember
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the 2 heat shield screws.
3. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the 2 transmission support nuts.
5. Remove the 4 transmission support crossmember nuts.
6. Remove the 4 transmission support crossmember support bolts.
7. Remove the transmission support crossmember.
Installation
1. Position the transmission support crossmember and install the transmission support crossmember support nuts and bolts.
- Tighten the nuts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
2. Remove the transmission jack.
3. Install the 2 transmission support nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
4. Install the 2 heat shield screws.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.