Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Loosen the exhaust flexible pipe clamp and disconnect the 2 exhaust hangers.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe Clamp & Exhaust Hangers

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Remove the 4 nuts, the exhaust flexible pipe and the Y-pipe as an assembly.
- Discard the nuts and the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe, Y-Pipe & Nuts

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Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating Roll Restrictor Heat Shield Nuts

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Loosen the roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Bolt

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Remove the roll restrictor through bolt and the 2 roll restrictor-to-transaxle bracket plate bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Roll Restrictor-To-Transaxle Bracket Plate Bolts

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Remove the 3 bolts and the transaxle bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Bracket Bolts

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CAUTION: The special tool must be carefully aligned to the mounting bosses on the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the oil pan.

Position a floor jack and the special tool under the oil pan.

Fig 7: Positioning Floor Jack & Special Tool (303-1295) Under Oil Pan

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Remove the 3 bolts and position the engine coolant degas bottle aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Locating Nut, Bolt & Engine Mount Brace

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Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Nuts

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Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 10: Locating Engine Mount Bolts

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.