Transaxle Rear Support Insulator: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the transaxle rear support insulator.

NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure the studs are properly seated in the case, even if they were not replaced.

Install the 2 upper transaxle rear support insulator-to-frame bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Install the 2 transaxle rear support insulator nuts and the transaxle rear support insulator bolt.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Install the clutch hydraulic tube into the plastic retainer.

Fig 1: Locating Plastic Retainer
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Install the clutch hydraulic tube spring clip. Push upward on the clutch tube to attach it to the bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Spring Clip
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Remove the Engine Support Bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Bar
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Position the PDB in place. Connect the 2 electrical connectors.

Fig 4: View Of Power Distribution Box Electrical Connectors
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Push the PDB downward to clip the pushpin. Install the 2 PDB bolts and the lower nut.

Fig 5: Locating Power Distribution Box (PDB) Bolts And Nuts
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Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Install the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator-to-frame bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Locating Lower Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
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Install the splash shield and the 7 splash shield bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 7: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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