Originally posted by DemonSVT:
It's easier just to pull the entire powertrain through the top.


Also that makes it easier for separating and attaching the two parts as well.



I would not even bother to drop the subframe if you don't have a lift.

It is the longer and more difficult method plus the fact how many people have the proper alignment tools for the power train and the subframe?



I had no real problems dropping my subframe in my garage alone. The hardest thing I hit was getting the darn shift rod out, other than that it was really not that big a deal.

As for subframe alignment - there are holes in the subframe that are supposed to line up with holes in the frame. I just used one of my big deep well impact sockets that fit the holes tightly and pushed and tugged on the frame untill it slid in smoothly all around.

Also, you'd still need the powertrain alignment if you pull the engine out the top - but with a solid urethane filled FMM if your bolt won't slide in the hole then it's not aligned properly.

If you have todras's ford service manual just follow it line by line and the subframe drops right out.

This is more or less what the ford manual says:

http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/d4/42/0900823d801bd442.jsp

Lot's to it, but like I said - step by step and it's not that bad.


Last edited by ScottK; 03/28/05 11:46 PM.
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