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Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 2 bolts for the rear transaxle mount.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts For Rear Transaxle Mount
    G03990748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install a suitable transmission jack to support the transaxle.
  4. Remove the upper transaxle mount bolts and remove the mount.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Transaxle Mount Bolts
    G03990282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.