Well there's my tome of this job. I've jacked up the engine to take off the mount bracket and that gives a little more real estate. I don't think I've ever had a car have a motor mount fail before, but I've also always either filled them with polyurethane or replaced them way before it was necessary. When the dowel pins are in the dowel holes, install the bell housing bolts. Now, slide the transmission out from underneath the vehicle.
If both battery cables have been disconnected, install the positive battery cable first and then the negative cable. I had a helper lower the jack while I positioned the engine by pulling forward on the hoist eyelet. Once you have the small end in place you will need your firend under the car with you. Remember to buy them as a pair. Tip: When pulling the driveshaft out of the transmission, be careful not to allow it to fall hard to the floor.
The motor mounts not only keep the engine secure, but they also keep it properly aligned. For 06-09 Fusion owners, the motor mount was re-engineered 6038-F and is shorter than the original, therefore they also updated the bracket 6061. Complete removal of the starter is normally not necessary. The majority of cars have several engine mounts, usually made from steel and rubber. Install one bolt but do not fully tighten.
Call toll free to order or place your order online via our secure checkout system. Note: You should be placing nuts and bolts in their labeled containers as you remove them. Taking photos before disconnecting brackets, hoses and cables should serve the same purpose, which is to make the installation of these components easier and quicker. There is more vibration at idle but it is not to bad. Use a wire or strong bungee cord to hold the starter's weight - do not hang from the starter wiring. If no leaks, it is time to test drive the vehicle.
Do the same with vacuum hoses and any other parts that might be confusing during installation. Today was the last straw, as the intake tube pulled off the throttle body while I was starting from a stop on an incline on my way home. If the rubber separates, the mounts will no longer support your engine, and can cause the whole vehicle to vibrate. A busy weekend, but was able to wrench on the conFusion this morning. You might also hear clanging, banging, or clunking sounds coming from the engine as it shifts, during hard acceleration, or starting from a dead stop. In some instances, it is easier to connect the starter wire s before bolting the starter in place. Install the transmission oil filler dipstick tube.
Safety Tip: To eliminate any chance of battery arching, after removing the battery cable, wrap a rag around the cable end and place a wrap over the battery terminal. Shop in store or online to take advantage of Same Day Store Pickup. Line up the torque converter holes with the holes in the flywheel. Then install the remaining bolts. To make this task easier, remove some or all of the spark plugs from the engine.
Still working under the hood, locate and disconnect any transmission electrical connectors you see. I found myself raising and lowering the engine probably 4-5 times to get the bracket off, re-align the new bracket on the studs, and make sure the newly installed bracket lined up with the hole of the mount bolt. Loud noises when putting the car in gear or vibration when accelerating are signs of a broken transmission mount. If you notice this additional movement in the engine, make sure you have it inspected by a mechanic as soon as possible. You should feel three distinctive clicks each time the converter drops into place. I already know my lower mount, the dogbone from the trans to the subframe, is gone. Scheduled to start shipping sometime late July or early August.
Also, a note to Fusion owners from 06-09, Ford changed the mount and I believe it also warrants changfing out the bracket to compensate for the shorter mount. Once lined up, push the transmission forward. Might have to buy another car to get me through this, as I don't want to drive the car and damage anything else. We here at Auto Parts Warehouse want to make sure you're happy with your car part purchases. This will increase the work space on the top side of the transmission enabling you to use a ratchet and long extension to remove the upper bell housing bolts. Got the rear lower trans and driver's side trans mounts done, but couldn't do the driver's side engine mounts.
For larger cars, a visit to a garage is the best option to assess any possible damage. My lower mount appears to be shot as well. The dipstick tube also called transmission fill tube is normally secured to the transmission or engine with a single nut or bolt. A faulty mount can cause the engine to drop at one side, and excessive tilting can result in engine block and prevent you from using your car. This part is also sometimes called Ford Fusion Trans Mounts.
At a minimum, the crossover pipe must be removed. I soaked the bolt in Liquid Wrench and then proceeded to pound on it with the impact driver with the 15mm bolt extractor socket probably whacked it around 30 times using a regular claw hammer. To avoid damaging the new mount on install, should I bolt the mount to the frame first with the engine jacked up of course , then lower the engine bracket onto the new mount before reinstalling the bracket bolt? No way to repair it other than to use some high-quality zip ties to hold the lever down that forces the two halves together. Therefore, it is crucial that the transmission remain level or slightly titled down in the rear while being lowered to the floor. Remove the 4 U-joint bolts that hold the driveshaft to the rear differential. Park your vehicle on a flat concrete surface, put the shifter in Park, set the emergency brake, pull the hood latch and then open the hood.