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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove and discard the roll restrictor cross brace-to-roll restrictor bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G03989188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the front transaxle stabilizer bolt and nut.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Front Transaxle Stabilizer Bolt And Nut
    G04655728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If equipped, remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
    • To install, tighten to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the engine support insulator lower nut.
    • To install, tighten to 70 N.m (52 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the engine support insulator upper nut.
    • To install, tighten to 70 N.m (52 lb-ft).
  7. Mount the special tool to the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Special Tool Installed Onto LH Cylinder Head
    G03990012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tools, raise the engine to gain the clearance necessary to remove the insulator.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
    G04655730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. CAUTION: Make sure that the engine support insulator locator pins are aligned correctly with the bracket.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.