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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012MUSTANG V8-5.4L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMECROSS-MEMBERSERVICE AND REPAIRCROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION
2012 Ford Mustang V8-5.4L SC
Crossmember - Transmission
2012 Ford Mustang V8-5.4L SCSECTION Crossmember - Transmission
Crossmember - Transmission, 5.4L
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.
2. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
3. Remove the transmission support insulator bolt.
4. Remove the transmission crossmember bolts and remove the transmission crossmember.
Installation
1. Position the crossmember to the vehicle with the same orientation as when removed.
2. Loosely install the transmission crossmember bolts.
3. Loosely install the transmission support insulator bolt.
4. NOTE: The transmission support insulator 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.
5. With the transmission support insulator neutralized, tighten the transmission crossmember bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
6. With the transmission support insulator neutralized, tighten the transmission support insulator bolt.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
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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.