Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the cross brace in place and install the nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cross Brace Nut And Brace
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 bolts for the cross brace.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Cross Brace Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the lower front support insulator through bolt for the mount.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Lower Front Support Insulator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear cross brace and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Cross Brace Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.

Fig 5: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.