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Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Removal

  1. Install Three-Bar Engine Support.
    Fig 1: Installing Three-Bar Engine Support
    G01371709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  3. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
    Fig 2: Removing Crossmember Bolts
    G01371710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the splash shield bolts from the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 3: Removing Splash Shield Bolts From Transmission Support Crossmember
    G01371711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Disconnect the A/C line from the retainer located on the front of the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Support Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    G01371712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the transmission support crossmember.
    1. Remove the transmission support crossmember bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the LH front engine support insulator nuts.
    3. Remove the transmission insulator nuts.
  6. Remove lower front transmission isolator.
    1. Remove the through bolt.
    2. Remove the lower front support isolator.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Front Support Isolator
    G01371713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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