Engine Mount: Service and Repair

Whenever self-locking mounting bolts and nuts are removed, they must be replaced with new self-locking bolts and nuts.
On some 1982 Granada, 1982-83 Cougar and Thunderbird and 1983 LTD and Marquis models, a silver colored flange nut which retains the engine mounts to No. 2 crossmember has replaced the black nut previously used. Reduce torque on this type nut to 50-65 ft. lbs.



1984-86 LTD & MARQUIS V8-302

1. Remove fan shroud attaching screws.
2. Position block of wood under oil pan, then support engine with suitable jack.
3. Remove insulator to crossmember attaching nuts.
4. Disconnect shift linkage, then raise engine and remove insulator.
5. Reverse procedure to install.