Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. 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 article.
Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield

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Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.

Fig 2: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers

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Remove the 4 bolts and the rear cross brace.

Fig 3: Locating Cross Brace & Bolts

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Remove the lower front bolt support insulator through bolt and the 2 cross brace bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Roll Restrictor Bolt & Bolts For Engine Support Crossmember

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Remove the cross brace nut and remove the brace.

Fig 5: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut

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Remove the 2 bolts from the mount and remove the mount.