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Engine Support Insulators: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03264443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, AND ENGINE ELECTRONICS .
  4. Using the special tools, loosen the fan blade and the clutch assembly.
    Fig 2: Loosing Fan Blade And Clutch Assembly
    G03264444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
    Fig 3: Removing Accessory Drive Belt From Generator Pulley
    G03264445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the generator B+ nut and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Position the B+ cable cover aside.
    Fig 4: Positioning B+ Cable Cover Aside
    G03264446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the stud bolts, the bolts and the generator bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Generator Bracket
    G03264447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Loosen the bolts and position the power steering cooler aside.
    Fig 6: Loosening Power Steering Cooler Bolts
    G03264448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the cooling fan.
    • Remove the lower fan shroud.
    • Remove the cooling fan and clutch as an assembly from underneath the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Removing Cooling Fan And Clutch As Assembly
    G03264449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: The generator must be removed from underneath the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing Generator
    G03264450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the generator.
  11. Remove the two bolts and position the shift cable bracket aside.
    Fig 9: Removing Position Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
    G03264451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the transmission-to-crossmember nuts.
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G03264452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt from the LH motor mount.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolt From LH Motor Mount
    G03264453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nuts from the RH motor mount (through the wheel well).
    Fig 12: Removing Nuts From RH Motor Mount
    G03264454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module and the tube assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE .
  16. Install the special tools.
    Fig 13: Installing Special Tools
    G03264455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Raise the engine until the insulator can be removed.
  18. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

    TO REMOVE INDIVIDUAL PARTS, ONLY CARRY OUT THE LISTED STEPS: 

    ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATORS REMOVAL STEPS

    Part Steps
    4x4 
    Left hand insulator 1-4, 6
    Right hand insulator 5, 7
    4x2 
    Left hand insulator 4, 6
    Right hand insulator 5, 7
    Fig 14: Removing Insulators
    G03264456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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