where on the transmission I should put the jack?

1991 FORD ESCORT
189 MILES
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MAMANDA42
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I'm trying to get the bar outta the way but I don't know where on the transmission I should put the jack under to support the transmission from fallingTheres a bar right under the trasmission pan thats blocking me from getting to the pan to change the filter
May 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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FIXITMR
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how close is bar to pan?
May 6, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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MAMANDA42
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Its right under the transmission pan

May 6, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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MAMANDA42
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also everytime i start my car it shakes and makes a raddleing sound and to take off it gos real slow and dosnt wanna shift to next gear
May 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM
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FIXITMR
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is CEL on?
May 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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FIXITMR
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do you think you are in 1rst gear? have you tried it manually?
May 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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