1999 Ford Windstar pulling a transmission out

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
Transmission problem
1999 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

how can I get a transmission out.I have disconnected all wires, removed all bolts, removed both c v axles motor mount bolts. What else needs to be done in order to get the transmission to drop or am I going to have to pull the whole motor out in order to get the transmission out?
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 12:59 PM

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Tiny
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On those FWD vehicles you need a special rig to hang the engine from (Goes across strut towers) so that you can remove the front cradle (frame). This is how you get enough clearance to remove the trans. The engine stay in the vehicle and hangs from the rig.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 3:08 PM

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