Powertrain Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing 

Adjustment 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
2. If equipped. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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3. Position the degas bottle aside.

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4. Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery .

   1.5L Duratec, 1.0L GTDI and 6F15 Automatic Transmission 

5. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

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6. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.

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7. Loosen, but do not remove the 2 roll restrictor bolts. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.

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   1.5L Duratec and 6F35 Automatic Transmission 

8. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

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9. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolt.

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10. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor bolt.

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11. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor bolt. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.

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    2.0L 

12. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

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13. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.

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14. Loosen, but do not remove the 2 roll restrictor bolts. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.

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15. Install the battery. Refer to: Battery .
16. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Start the vehicle and move it forward 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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17. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Move the vehicle in reverse the same distance 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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18. Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery .
19. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

    1.5L Duratec, 1.0L GTDI and 6F15 Automatic Transmission 

20. 1. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

       Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

    2. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

       Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

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21. Tighten the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

    Torque: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

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22. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

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    1.5L Duratec and 6F35 Automatic Transmission 

23. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

    Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

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24. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

    Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

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25. Tighten the engine mount bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

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26. Tighten the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

    Torque: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

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    2.0L 

27. 1. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

       Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

    2. Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

       Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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28. Tighten the transmission mounting assembly nuts.

    Torque: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

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29. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

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    All vehicles 

30. Position back the degas bottle.

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31. Install the battery. Refer to: Battery .
32. If equipped. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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33. Test the system for normal operation.