Transaxle Front Support Insulator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transaxle Front Support Insulator & Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Using the special tool, support the engine.
Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the front support insulator and cross member.
1. Remove the front support insulator bolts.
2. Remove the crossmember.
  1. Remove the splash shield screw.
  2. Remove the bolts and the nut.
  3. Remove the crossmember.
  Fig 2: Removing Crossmember & Torque Specifications
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3. Remove the insulator cross bolt.
4. Remove the front support insulator.
5. Remove the bracket bolts.
6. Remove the bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.