FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Lower, Rear

Special Tools:






REMOVAL





1. Install Three-Bar Engine Support.

NOTE: 2.0 L Zetec shown; 2.0L SPI similar.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.





3. Remove the splash shield bolts from the engine support crossmember.





4. Remove the bolts and the crossmember.





5. Remove the engine crossmember.
1 Remove the bolts and nuts.
2 Remove the lower front insulator nuts.
3 Remove the lower rear insulator nuts.
4 Remove the engine support crossmember.

NOTE: Disconnect the A/C line from the retainer located on the front of the engine crossmember.

6. Lower the vehicle.





7. Partially lower the rear of the engine to gain access to the lower rear insulator bolt.
^ Loosen the nuts on Three-Bar Engine Support.

8. Raise the vehicle.





9. Remove the lower rear support insulator.
1 Remove the nut and the bolt.
2 Remove the lower rear support insulator.

INSTALLATION














1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.