Transmission Support Insulator - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

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   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting .

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   Remove the battery tray. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

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   Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to Front End Body Panels .

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   Remove the crankcase vent tube. REFER to Fuel System General Information .

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NOTE: Index-mark the RH CAC tube position for reference during installation.
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   Special Tool(s): Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245.

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   Special Tool(s): Support Bar, Engine 303-F072, Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1454.

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NOTE: Do not loosen the center bolt or damage to the transmission support insulator will occur.
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   Remove the 2 upper transmission support insulator bolts.

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