OEM 2004 Lincoln Town Car Front Cross-Member

2004 Lincoln Town Car Front Cross-Member Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the front cross-member of the transmission support on 2004 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The transmission support crossmember requires servicing after a vehicle positions on a hoist with its transmission set in neutral gear. Separate the right-hand (RH) HO2S sensor connector while also disconnecting the catalyst monitor connector before deleting the bolts attached to the RH exhaust flange. Starting from the exhaust clamp release then detach the RH exhaust pipe. Proceed with LH side service by unscrewing LH exhaust pipe bolts from the exhaust flange then loosen the exhaust clamp before removing the LH exhaust pipe. Start by dislodging the nuts from the rear transmission insulator followed by installation of an appropriate transmission jack. Disassemble the parking brake cable bracket by removing its securing bolts before setting it aside and then remove the bolts from the RH and LH side crossmember system followed by the crossmember bolts. You must gently pry the crossmember out from its pocket because it fits using press methods; start with lowering the RH side initially and next remove the LH side so extract the crossmember. Start by placing the left-hand crossmember section into its pocket on the transmission and loosely install the two bolts followed by performing the same steps on the right-hand crossmember section. You must start by tightening the bolts on both the LH and RH crossmember then reinstall the parking brake cable bracket. After that lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts before removing the transmission jack. Install the RH catalytic converter assembly without coping with the clamp before installing and tightening the RH exhaust flange nuts and setting the right clamp tension. Proceed to attach connectors of the RH HO2S sensor and catalyst monitor and then place the LH catalytic converter assembly into position before securing the LH exhaust flange nuts and tightening the LH exhaust clamp. The final step requires cable connection of the HO2S sensor and catalyst monitor before putting down the vehicle.