39. Remove the transmission housing cover.
40. Remove and discard the four torque converter to flexplate nuts.
41. Position the high lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
42. Remove the transaxle retaining bolts.
43. Remove the transaxle retaining bolt.
2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
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