Removal And Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove and discard the roll restrictor cross brace-to-roll restrictor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Locating Upper Roll Restrictor Bolt

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Remove the front transaxle stabilizer bolt and nut.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Locating Front Transaxle Stabilizer Bolt & Nut

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If equipped, remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Remove the engine support insulator lower nut.
- To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Remove the engine support insulator upper nut.
- To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Mount the special tool to the LH cylinder head.

Fig 3: Special Tool Installed Onto LH Cylinder Head

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Using the special tools, raise the engine to gain the clearance necessary to remove the insulator.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool

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CAUTION: Make sure that the engine support insulator locator pins are aligned correctly with the bracket.