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Transaxle Rear Support Insulator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 7 splash shield bolts and the splash shield.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
      G04682105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Lower Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
      G04682106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. Remove the battery tray.
    1. Disconnect the positive battery cable retainer.
    2. Remove the battery tray nut and bolt.
      • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
        Fig 3: Identifying Battery Tray Nut, Bolt And Positive Battery Cable Retainer
        G04682107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the power distribution box aside.
    1. Remove the 2 power distribution box bolts and the nut. Pull the power distribution box upward to unclip the pushpin.
    2. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connectors, Power Distribution Box Bolts And Nut
      G04682108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position a suitable floor jack under the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Positioning Suitable Floor Jack Under Transaxle
    G04682109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the remaining 4 transaxle rear support insulator bolts.
    • If the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud. Install a new stud. Make sure the stud is properly seated in the case.
    • To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Remaining Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
      G04682110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the clutch hydraulic line spring clip. Push downward on the clutch line to release it from the bracket.
    Fig 7: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Line Spring Clip
    G04682111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the clutch hydraulic line plastic retainer.
    Fig 8: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Line Plastic Retainer
    G04682112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the transaxle mount.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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