Ford/Lincoln Techs (Flywheel Issue)

[acklac7]

Flywheel went out on a family members 2002 Continental (teeth are shaved clean). Have the Factory Service Manuals for said car and it mentions supporting the motor from the top/bottom with special engine supports. Anyway around this? Can I just support the engine with a cherry picker or something while I drop the Trans? I've worked on alot of cars but have never dropped/pulled an engine or trans before.

[Rocky31186]

You need a engine brace for the topside while your under it.

 

If your going to do it on the ground with no rack, yes you can use a cherry picker.