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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [YF (2.0L Zetec)].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

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

4. Remove the air hose and air cleaner cover.

5. Remove the air cleaner component.

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

7. Remove the connectors from the valve cover.

8. Install the SSTs.

9. Remove the wiring harness bracket nut and bracket.

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

11. Remove the upper transaxle mount plate component.

12. Disassemble the upper transaxle mount plate component.

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

13. Remove the top and bottom mount cups.