Transaxle Support Insulator: Installation

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.
Tighten the battery tray support bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Battery Tray Support Bracket Bolts
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Using the jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture, lift the transaxle into place.

Fig 4: Positioning Floor Jack And Oil Pan Holding Fixture Under Oil Pan
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Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, bolt and the 3 nuts.
1. Tighten the transaxle support insulator bracket bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the transaxle support insulator bracket nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket And Fasteners
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt
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Attach the engine wiring harness retainer to the selector lever cable bracket and the transaxle support insulator studbolt.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Support Bracket Studbolt And Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Install the ACL and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Position the roll restrictor bracket on the transaxle and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transaxle support insulator-anti roll. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR - ANTI-ROLL .
Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .