DO NOT SPREAD THE FRAME----the cross brace is made like a lentil---for strength-----jack up the tranny enough to get the transmision mount out--2 pieces-----push or pound the brace up and the tension releases----you will notice the frame has a bevel that the tranny brace mates into----slide or tap with a hammer to move the brace to the rear----you will notice the frame bevel is gone when the brace falls out----yeah--the first cummins i messed with i thought the brace had to pried out-----i bent the brace with my ignorant move-------