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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 5.4L (3V) .
  4. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolts
    G03933612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR .
  6. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Sight Shield
    G03963220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts and position the cooling fan shroud away from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Removing Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts
    G03920100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tools
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Skid Plate
    G03963223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts
    G03962562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the exhaust system support bracket bolts from the crossmember.
    Fig 7: Removing Exhaust System Support Bracket Bolts From Crossmember
    G03929806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Loosen the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 8: Loosening Transmission Mount Nuts
    G03962564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. RH engine support insulator 

  13. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .

    14. LH engine support insulator 

  14. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
  15. If removing the LH engine support insulator in a 4WD vehicle, index mark the front driveshaft flange to the front axle pinion flange.
    Fig 9: Identifying Index-Marking Front Driveshaft Flange To Front Axle Pinion Flange
    G03928216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: Do not let the driveshaft hang unsupported.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Front Driveshaft
    G03962567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If removing the LH engine support insulator in a 4WD vehicle, disconnect and support the front driveshaft.
    • Remove the 4 bolts.
    • Support the front driveshaft.

    17. All vehicles 

  17. Remove the RH engine support insulator nuts and washer.
    Fig 11: Removing RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts And Washer
    G03962568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    G03963277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the special tools, raise the engine.
    Fig 13: Using Special Tools To Raise Engine
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. RH engine support insulator 

  20. Remove the 3 RH engine support insulator bracket-to-cylinder block bolts.
  21. Remove the RH engine support insulator.

    22. LH engine support insulator 

  22. Remove the 3 LH engine support insulator bracket-to-cylinder block bolts.
  23. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
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