Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1879

Fig. 55: Removing Muffler From Exhaust Hanger Brackets 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

28. Remove the tail pipe from the exhaust hanger insulator. 

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Tilt the exhaust downward and position it on top of the rear axle. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 56: Removing Tail Pipe From Exhaust Hanger Insulator 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

29. Remove the transmission. 

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Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the clutch. Tilt the front of the 
transmission downward while lowering from the vehicle.  

DISASSEMBLY 

TRANSMISSION 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 57: Identifying Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 58: Identifying Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Disassembly 

1. Position the transmission on a work bench 

1. Position the transmission on a work bench. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup