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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

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All engine support insulator 

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

    Remove the 4 bolts (2 shown) and the hood.

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  3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  4. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  5. Remove the 6 screws and release the 2 cowl panel clips and remove the cowl panel.
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  6. Install the LH engine lift eye.
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  7. Remove the 4 pushpins and the upper radiator air deflector.
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  8. Install the Engine Support Bar.
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  9. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  10. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
    • Discard the 2 bolts.
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  11. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove and discard the 2 LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

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  12. 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
    G06126478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RH engine support insulator 

  13. Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  14. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C  compressor aside.
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  15. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  16. 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.

  17. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator can occur.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator stud bolts or damage to the engine support insulator can occur.

    Remove and discard the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts and stud bolts.

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  18. Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).
  19. Remove the RH engine support insulator.
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and the RH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.

    LH engine support insulator 

  21. 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.

  22. Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).
  23. 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 the 3 LH engine support insulator-to-frame bolts.

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    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) - LH engine support insulator 

  24. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
    Fig 2: Positioning Suitable Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle
    G06126415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    G06126416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
    G06126417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 5: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    G06126418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Lower the front axle to allow clearance to the LH engine support insulator.

    LH engine support insulator 

  29. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
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  30. 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.
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    NOTE: If necessary, the following 3 steps are to remove the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
  31. Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
    • Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.
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  32. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the lower LH side of the engine block.
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  33. Remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
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