Engine Mounts: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Remove the throttle body spacer. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.8L (3V) .
- Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR .
- Remove the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- If removing the RH engine support insulator, remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
- Install the special tools.
- Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.
- Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Using the special tools, raise the engine.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the engine mount.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the engine mount.
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.
CAUTION:
Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nut or damage to the engine mount can occur.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
RH engine mount
LH engine mount