Removal And Installation

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

Early build 

2. Remove insulator nut.
   • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Insulator Nut
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3. Remove the 3 bolts and the bracket.
   • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Insulator Bracket Bolt
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4. Remove the nuts, heat shield, and insulator.
   • To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Nuts, Heat Shield, & Insulator
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Late build 

5. Remove the lower support insulator through bolt.
Fig 4: Identifying Lower Support Insulator Through Bolt
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6. Remove the 2 nuts and 1 bolt.
Fig 5: Identifying Nuts And Bolt
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7. Remove the 2 studs.
Fig 6: Identifying Studs
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8. Remove the insulator.
Fig 7: Identifying Insulator
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9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.