Transaxle Support Insulator: Installation

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

Clean the rear transaxle mount bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
Position the transaxle mount in place and install the 2 lower bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts On Rear Transaxle Mount
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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 Screws On LH Fender Splash Shield
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Install the 2 upper bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Upper Bolts On Rear Transaxle Insulator
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Install the 2 transmission insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transmission Insulator Bolts
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Remove the special tools.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools
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Remove the universal lifting brackets from the LH side of the engine.

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools
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Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .