Engine Support Insulators: Installation

All engine support insulators 

NOTE: Clean the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block mating surface of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.
1. Position the engine support insulator being serviced and install the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bolts, or bolts and nut.
   • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

RH engine support insulator 

2. Position the RH engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket and install the 2 nuts.
   • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Bracket & Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Install the engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket nut.
   • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Bracket Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Using a suitable jack positioned on the RH rear of the cylinder block, lower the engine.
Fig 3: Raising Engine Using Jack
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LH engine support insulator 

5. Position the LH engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket and install the 3 nuts.
   • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Bracket Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Using a suitable jack positioned on the LH rear of the cylinder block, lower the engine.
Fig 5: Raising Engine Using Jack
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All engine support insulators 

7. Install the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Install the 4 engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket nuts.
   • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
9. If servicing the RH engine support insulator, install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
10. Position the cooling fan shroud and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Fig 7: Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.