Removal and 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .

NOTE: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) shown, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) similar. Vehicles equipped with AWD have a damper that is held on by the through bolt.

Remove the lower support insulator.
1. Remove the lower support insulator through bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
2. Remove the lower support insulator bolt and 2 nuts.
  - To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
3. Remove the lower support insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lower Support Insulator Through Bolt, Lower Support Insulator Bolt And Lower Support Insulator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.