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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MOUNTAINEER AWD V6-4.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMECROSS-MEMBERSERVICE AND REPAIRTRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER
2010 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L
Transmission Support Crossmember
2010 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0LSECTION Transmission Support Crossmember
Transmission Support Crossmember
NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer shown, Explorer Sport Trac similar.
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the 4 transfer case skid plate bolts and remove the transfer case skid plate.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
3. NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer shown, Explorer Sport Trac similar.
Remove the heat shield bolt from the RH heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
4. Remove the heat shield bolt from the LH heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
5. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
6. Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 6 transmission crossmember lower bolts.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
8. NOTE: Tighten the nut side of the joint.
Remove the 2 upper nuts and 2 bolts from the transmission crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 143 Nm (105 lb-ft).
9. Remove the transmission crossmember.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.