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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETRANSMISSION MOUNTSERVICE AND REPAIRTRANSMISSION SUPPORT INSULATOR
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Transmission Support Insulator
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Transmission Support Insulator
Transmission Support Insulator
Special Tool(s)
Material(s)
Exploded View
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .
2. Remove the battery tray. REFER to Battery and Battery Tray - Exploded View .
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. REFER to Upper Intake Manifold .
4. Install 303-1245 on the LH (Left Hand) cylinder head.
5. Install 303-F072 and 303-1454 and support the engine and transaxle.
6. Remove the 2 lower transmission support insulator bolts.
7. Remove the 2 upper transmission support insulator bolts.
8. Remove the 3 transaxle support insulator bracket nuts and the transaxle support insulator bracket bolt then remove the transmission support insulator assembly.
Installation
1. Clean the transaxle support insulator bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
2. Install the transaxle support insulator and the 2 upper transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
3. Install the 2 lower transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket bolt and the 3 transaxle support insulator bracket nuts.
- Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
5. Remove 303-F072 and 303-1454.
6. Remove 303-1245.
7. Install the upper intake manifold. REFER to Upper Intake Manifold .
8. Install the battery tray. REFER to Battery and Battery Tray - Exploded View .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.