Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Fig. 3 Engine Mounts
LH INSULATOR & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove left front tire and wheel assembly, then support transaxle using suitable jack and block of wood.
3.
Remove insulator to support attaching nuts, Fig. 3.
4.
Remove insulator to frame through bolts, Fig. 3, then raise transaxle enough to unload insulator.
5.
Remove support assembly to transaxle attaching bolts, then the insulator and/or support assembly.
6.
Reverse procedure to install.
RH FRONT
The following procedure has been revised per a Technical Service Bulletin.
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF.
2.
Using suitable 18mm swivel socket and long extension, remove mount upper attaching nut through engine compartment.
3.
Raise and support vehicle.
4.
Loosen, but do not remove, RH rear lower mount attaching nut.
5.
Loosen, but do not remove, RH front lower mount attaching nut.
6.
Lower vehicle.
7.
Install suitable engine lifting equipment, then lift engine about one inch.
8.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove engine mount.
9.
Reverse procedure to install.
