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Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Rear: Removal

  1. Install Three-Bar Engine Support.
    Fig 1: Installing Three-Bar Engine Support
    G01371719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  3. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
    Fig 2: Removing Crossmember Bolts
    G01371720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the splash shield bolts from the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 3: Removing Splash Shield Bolts From Transmission Support Crossmember
    G01371721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Disconnect the A/C line from the retainer located on the front of the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Support Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    G01371722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the transmission support crossmember.
    1. Remove the transmission support crossmember bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the LH front engine insulator nuts.
    3. Remove the transmission insulator nuts.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Lower the rear of the engine partially to gain access to the lower rear support insulator bolt.
    • Loosen the nuts in the Three-Bar Engine Support to lower the engine.
    Fig 5: Lowering Engine
    G01371723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  9. Remove the lower rear transmission insulator.
    1. Remove the through bolt.
    2. Remove the lower rear transmission insulator.
    Fig 6: Removing Lower Rear Transmission Insulator Bolt
    G01371724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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