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Powertrain Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing 

Adjustment 

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
  2. Remove the fasteners and the engine front undershield.
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  3. Remove the bolts and the engine rear undershield.
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  4. Remove the fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .

    2.7L EcoBoost 

  5. Remove the retainers and the LH axle shaft shield.
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  6. Loosen the LH engine mount bolts.
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  7. Loosen the RH engine mount nuts.
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  8. Loosen the transmission mount nuts.
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    2.3L EcoBoost 

  9. Remove the retainers and the LH axle shaft shield.
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  10. Loosen the LH engine mount bolt.
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  11. Loosen the LH engine mount nut.
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  12. Loosen the RH engine mount nut.
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  13. Loosen the RH engine mount nut.
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  14. Loosen the transmission mount nut.
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    All vehicles 

  15. 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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  16. 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).

    GFD755961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.3L EcoBoost 

  17. Tighten the RH engine mount nut.

    Torque:Stage 1: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)Stage 2: 120deg.

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  18. Tighten the RH engine mount nut.

    Torque:Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)Stage 2: 120deg.

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  19. Tighten the LH engine mount bolt.

    Torque:Stage 1: 136 lb.ft (185 Nm)Stage 2: 60deg.

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  20. Tighten the LH engine mount nut.

    Torque:Stage 1: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)Stage 2: 120deg.

    GFD755957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Tighten the transmission mount nuts.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD755955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the LH axle shaft shield and retainers.
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    2.7L EcoBoost 

  23. Tighten the LH engine mount bolts.

    Torque:Stage 1: 136 lb.ft (185 Nm)Stage 2: 60deg.

    GFD755953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Tighten the RH engine mount nuts.

    Torque:Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)Stage 2: 120deg.

    GFD755954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Tighten the transmission mount nuts.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD755955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Install the LH axle shaft shield and retainers.
    GFD755952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  27. Install the engine rear undershield and fasteners.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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  28. Install the engine front undershield and fasteners.

    Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

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  29. Install the fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .