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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1987THUNDERBIRD BASE, 3.8 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONC-5REMOVAL
1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3

Removal & Installation: C-5: Removal

1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3SECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. If equipped with 3.8L engine, remove air cleaner and disconnect thermactor air tube-to-catalytic converter check valve. Remove fan shroud. If equipped with 3.8L engine, remove 2 bolts from top of bell housing.
  2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and drain transmission fluid. Mark position of yokes and remove drive shaft. Remove muffler inlet pipe, header pipe and catalytic converter. Remove speedometer cable from housing. Remove electrical wiring and kickdown rod.
  3. Disconnect shifter linkage. Remove torque converter cover and flexplate bolts. Remove starter motor. Loosen nuts on rear crossmember. Support transmission with a jack and remove bolts from rear crossmember. Lower transmission and remove oil cooling lines.
  4. Remove converter housing-to-engine bolts. Disengage transmission from engine and lower transmission from vehicle.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • 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.