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Originally posted by CSVT1214:

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Ford Service CD drops the subframe from the bottom. I didn't think it was even possible to pull it from the top. There is no space at all.

I dropped mine and came out really easily after everything was out of the way.

I guess it's just a preference.

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Huh? My CD said take it out from the top. I just got it out this past Saturday. It was tight but it came out no problem. Like someone said, be careful with the wires by the firewall and its a good idea to have someone help you keep an eye on things while you lift. The only thing I would have done different is remove the front trans mount bracket. The CD may have said to do so but I can't remember. That bracket was getting snagged and scraping up near the top but not really a big deal at all. Just something to keep a look out for.