Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
6. NOTICE: Do not reuse the Constant Velocity (CV) joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may
occur.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may
occur.
NOTE: Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
Remove the front driveshaft, if equipped.
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Remove the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Discard the bolts and washers.
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To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
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Remove the 4 U-joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft. Discard the U-joint cap strap bolts and cap straps.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) and the lateral support crossmember.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
8. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe (2.3L) or the dual converter Y-pipe (3.0L). For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic
Converter.
9. Remove the 6 bolts and the scrivet from the LH splash shield and remove the splash shield.
10. Remove the engine support crossmember front insulator bolt.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
11. Remove the 2 engine support crossmember bolts.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Hybrid vehicles only