TRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR (LH) REMOVAL[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

3.  Disconnect the crankcase vent hose and MAF sensor connector.

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4.  Remove the air hose and air cleaner cover.

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5.  Remove the air cleaner component.

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6.  Remove the power steering pressure hose bracket to install the SST (49 UN30 3050).

7.  Remove the connectors from the valve cover.

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8.  Assemble two SSTs using the bolt (M6) and nut, then install them in the position shown in the figure for the cylinder head (RH).

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Caution

•  Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.

9.  Install the SST using the following procedure.

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(1)  Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in the figure.

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(2)  Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber. (Identical position to the right side)

(3)  Install the left/right front shaft of the SST with front foot No.2 to the bolt as shown in the figure.

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(4)  Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.

(5)  Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

Caution

•  If the SSTs installed to the cylinder head (RH) interfere with the brake pipe, the brake pipe could be damaged. Do not allow the SSTs to interfere with the brake pipe.

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Note

•  The SST (49 E017 5A0) can be used in place of the SST (49 C017 5A0).

10.  Support the engine using the SST.

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11.  Remove the wiring harness bracket nut and bracket.

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12.  Position the wiring harness bracket out of the way and remove the spacer.

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13.  Remove the upper transaxle mount plate component.

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14.  Disassemble the upper transaxle mount plate component.

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(1)  Remove the bolt, nut, and bottom mount plate.

15.  Remove the top and bottom mount cups.

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