Transaxle Support Insulator: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the rear transaxle mount bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock and sealer to the threads.
Position the transaxle mount in place and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Mount
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear transaxle mount.
- Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Transaxle Mount

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.