Mariner 2WD L4-2.3L VIN H Hybrid (2006)
8. Remove the 3 rear engine mount bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the rear engine mount bracket.
10. Remove the 2 rear engine mount beat shield nuts and the heat shield.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
11. NOTE: Disconnect the vacuum hose from the rear engine mount.
NOTE: When the rear engine mount nuts are removed, the rear engine mount bolts will drop through the rear engine mount bracket. Secure the
rear engine mount bolts to the rear engine mount bracket.
Remove the 4 rear engine mount nuts and the rear engine mount.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
12. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the steering gear and the power steering control module.
13. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If
there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable tool.
14. NOTE: Position the steering column shaft boot upward.
Loosen the upper steering column pinch bolt.
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To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
15. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
16. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end cotter pins and the 2 outer tie-rod nuts.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
17. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
18. Remove the 2 lower stabilizer bar link nuts.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
19. Remove the 2 engine support crossmember bolts.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
20. Remove the front insulator bolt.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
21. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
22. Remove the engine crossmember-to-engine splash shield bolt and position aside.
23. Remove the nut and the engine support crossmember.
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To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
24. Remove the 2 subframe nuts.
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To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
25. NOTE: Using a suitable support support the subframe.
NOTE: Completely loosen but do not remove the 2 subframe bolts from the subframe.
Loosen the 2 subframe bolts.
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To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
26. Remove the 2 ball joint pinch bolts and nuts.
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To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
27. Lower the front subframe while simultaneously disconnecting the front ball joints.