Powertrain Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing 

Adjustment 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
2. If equipped. Remove the bolts, pin type retainers and the underbody shield.

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3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .
4. Disconnect the pin-type retainers and position the wire harness aside.

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5. Remove the nuts and the battery tray support bracket.

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   2.0L 

6. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

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7. Position the degas bottle aside.

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8. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.

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9. Loosen, but do not remove the 2 roll restrictor bolts. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.

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   2.5L 

10. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

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11. Position the degas bottle aside.

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12. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.

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13. Loosen, but do not remove the 2 roll restrictor bolts. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.

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    All vehicles 

14. Install the battery. Refer to: Battery - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .
15. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Start the vehicle and move it forward 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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16. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Move the vehicle in reverse the same distance 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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17. Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .

    2.0L 

18. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
19. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

    Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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20. Tighten the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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21. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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22. Position back the degas bottle.

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    2.5L 

23. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
24. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

    Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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25. Tighten the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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26. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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27. Position back the degas bottle.

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28. Position the wire harness aside back and install the pin-type retainers.

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29. Install the battery tray support bracket.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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30. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .
31. If equipped. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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32. Test the system for normal operation.