2002 Ford Explorer how hard to replace

2002 FORD EXPLORER
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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YELLOWBIKER
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i would like to know if there are special tools needed and the steps to replace the transmission or if i just raise it and bolt it on ie does the trans mount support the engine
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Aug 18, 2010 at 6:05 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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the 4.6L engine does require engine lifiting bracket set along with removing crossmember and the use of a transmission jack with safety chain.
Aug 18, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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