How to replace front engine mount?

[mrutkaus]

'95 V6 Mystique Auto. I think this mount changes in '98 or '99.

I'm in the middle of trying to replace the front of the car engine/transmission mount, the one near the radiator. I can't seem to get the middle piece with the rubber in it out, even after jacking up the engine a bit.

What is the best way to replace this mount? Try to get the old rubber out and the new one in while it is partially dissasembled in place?

Thanks

Mike

 

[BrApple]

technically that is a roll restrictor.

once you remove the nuts that hold it to the subframe and have the threw bolt out you need to remove the bracket from the engine/trans and pull them out together, that should make it easier.

 

[mrutkaus]

yup got it out by taking the part off bolted to the trans, twisted stuff all ways from monday to get it out and it came out by the exhaust.

rubber insert part purchased from autozone on line was almost right might have been able to cut some rubber to make it fit, but the bolt hole was a lot bigger;took it back to local autozone and ordered complete unit westar # em-2873

out of stock for several weeks at local ford dealer

thanks

mike