Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a new mount onto the brace and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).
Position the brace in place and install a new nut.
- Tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 10/2005).
- Tighten to 175 N.m (129 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 10/2005).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 bolts for the brace.
- Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Bolts For Brace
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the bolt for the mount.
- Tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bolt For Mount
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the cross brace and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Cross Brace & Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH splash shield and the 7 retainers.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH splash shield.

Fig 6: Locating LH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.