18. Remove the six bolts retaining the crossmember to the frame.
19. Remove the nuts and the crossmember.
20. NOTE: Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the upper bolts retaining the transmission to the engine.
Remove the nine bolts retaining the transmission to the engine.
21. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
2001 Ranger Workshop Manual
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