Engine Support Insulators: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

NOTE: Discard all engine support insulator fasteners and install new fasteners.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the 4 bolts (2 shown in illustration) and the hood.
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe, ACL pipe-to-turbocharger pipes, turbocharger bypass hoses and the turbocharger-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) pipes. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the high-pressure fuel pump. For addition information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.5L GTDI .
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Remove the 6 screws and release the 2 cowl panel clips and remove the cowl panel.
Remove the 2 nuts and the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube bracket.
- Disconnect the coolant hose from the valve cover stud.
Install the Right Front Lift Eye and 2 bolts.
Remove the 4 pushpins and the upper radiator air deflector.
Install the Engine Support Bar.
Release the 4 fasteners and remove the splash shield.
Remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
NOTE: Support the exhaust intermediate pipe prior to removing the bolts or damage to the flex pipe may occur.

Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Remove and discard the 2 LH and the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-turbocharger nuts.
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

Loosen the 2 transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

RH engine support insulator
Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

Remove and discard the RH and LH engine support insulator through bolts.
Remove and discard the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts and the 2 studs.
Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).
Remove the 4 bolts and the RH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
- Discard the bolts.
Remove the RH engine support insulator.
LH engine support insulator
NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

Remove and discard the LH and RH engine support insulator through bolts.
Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate can occur.

Remove and discard the 3 LH engine support insulator-to-frame bolts.

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) - LH engine support insulator
Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the axle to the jack.

Fig 2: Supporting Front Axle Using Hydraulic Jack
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

Fig 4: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
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Lower the front axle to allow clearance to the LH engine support insulator.
LH engine support insulator
Remove the LH engine support insulator.
Inspect the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate for thread damage. If the nut plate is damaged, bend 2 tabs back and remove the nut plate. Replace the nut plate with service part number 56190 and bend the 2 tabs back to the original position.

Fig 6: Removing LH Engine Support Insulator-To-Cylinder Block Bracket And Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If necessary, the following 3 steps are to remove the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
- Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.
Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the lower LH side of the engine block.
Remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
- Discard the bolts.