Transaxle Support Insulator - 3.7L: Installation

Clean the transaxle support insulator bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
Install the bottom transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bottom Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the top transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Top Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the transaxle support insulator bracket nuts and the transaxle support insulator bracket bolt.
- Tighten the transaxle support insulator bracket bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Tighten the transaxle support insulator bracket nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket And Fasteners
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the floor jack and Oil Pan Holding Fixture, raise the transaxle and install the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Support Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture.
Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES article.
Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.
Position the roll restrictor in place and install the roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Engine Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the exhaust Y-pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.