Transaxle Support Insulator: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the transaxle support insulator frame bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the transaxle support insulator frame bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Transaxle Insulator Bolts

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Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.

Fig 2: Locating LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield

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Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.

Fig 3: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Screws

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Install the 2 upper transaxle support insulator frame bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Upper Bolts On Rear Transaxle Insulator

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Install the 2 transaxle support insulator bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Insulator Bolts

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Remove the Engine Support Bar.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (303-F072)

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Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.