Ford F85Z-6068-EA Engine Support Insulator Assembly

Check for relative movement between the mount plates and the engine or frame by using a large screwdriver or pry bar to attempt to move the mounts. If movement is noted, lower the engine and lighten the mount fasteners.

Insert a large screwdriver or pry bar into the space between the transmission and the crossmember and try to pry the transmission up slightly. You can also insert a pry bar or large screwdriver and try to lever the transmission up and down. If the transmission is easily moved, look closely at the rubber insulator part of the mount; it's probably torn or cracked and must be replaced. The transmission should not move away from the insulator much. If there is any separation of the rubber, the mount is worn out.

The installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Be sure to tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

Place a floor jack under the front differential, secure the differential to the jack, raise the front axle slightly, remove the differential mounting bushing bolts, lower the differential for access to the engine mounts, and remove the front driveshaft.

Use a floor jack and jackstands to support the front axle, which will be partially lowered to provide additional clearance for engine mount removal.

Turn off the air suspension system. The switch is located in the area of the right kick panel.

Unbolt the mount from the engine block and remove it from the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with self-locking nuts and bolts, replace them with new ones whenever they are disassembled. Prior to assembly, remove hardened residual adhesive from the engine block holes with an appropriate-size bottoming tap.