Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Escape. 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 & LIFTING .
Using the special tool, support the engine.

Fig 1: Supporting Engine Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front-to-aft crossmember.
1. Remove the 2 transaxle front support insulator bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
2. Remove the splash shield screw.
3. Remove the 2 front-to-aft crossmember bolts and the nut.
  - To install, tighten bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  - To install, tighten nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
4. Remove the crossmember.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Front Support Insulator Bolts And Insulator Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the through bolt and the transaxle front support insulator.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
If necessary, remove the 3 bolts and the transaxle front support insulator bracket.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.