Installing the rear engine mounting

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Engine Mounting

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Remove the tie strap temporarily holding the steering gear.

Install:

the 3 x M10 screws, for the rear engine mounting to the transmission, to the engine mounting. Tighten
the engine pad together with the heat deflector plate. Hold the engine pad limiter (cable) in place during installation. Use a tie strap
the nut for the engine pad and engine mounting loosely
the screw for the steering gear and engine pad loosely.

Check and if necessary align the bearing for the steering shaft in the boot when installing the steering gear. See Checking the boot for the steering shaft/firewall .