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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine splash shields.
  4. Unclip the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wire harness.
    Fig 1: Uncliping Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Wire Harness
    G03411804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Cover the screw-type jack with a shop rag to prevent damage to the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 2: Positioning Screw-Type Jack Under Crankshaft Pulley
    G03411805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position a screw-type jack under the crankshaft pulley.
  7. Remove the RH engine support insulator through bolt and nut.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bolt And Nut
    G03411806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the LH engine support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    G03411807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transverse member.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the transverse member.
      Fig 5: Removing Transverse Member
      G03411808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If removing the RH engine support insulator, remove the RH engine support insulator.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the RH engine support insulator.
      Fig 6: Removing RH Engine Support Insulator
      G03411809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If removing the LH engine support insulator, remove the LH engine support insulator.
    1. Remove the nuts and bolts.
    2. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
      Fig 7: Removing LH Engine Support Insulator
      G03411810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.