UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
Unitized Transaxle Installation
2005 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Page 16-17
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12. Remove the blocks from under the engine and roll the powertrain into position under the vehicle. Then
lift the front of the powertrain and place the snubber into the snubber bracket in the vehicle frame
(Figure 16-39, Page 16-17)
.
13. Position the floor jack under the rear frame crossmember and raise the jack high enough to support the vehi-
cle
(Figure 16-40, Page 16-17)
. Make sure the vehicle is stable on the jack, then remove the jack stands.
14. After the jack stands are removed, lower the vehicle to approximately its normal height. Position the leaf
springs in the front spring mounts and install the bolts and lock nuts. Tighten to 15 ft-lb (20.3 N·m).
15. Adjust the vehicle height with the floor jack to position the leaf springs for mounting in the shackles. Install
the mounting bolts, and lock nuts
(Figure 16-41, Page 16-17)
.
Figure 16-38 Driven Clutch
Figure 16-39 Snubber
Figure 16-40 Leaf Springs
Figure 16-41 Leaf Springs and Shackles
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SNUBBER
BRACKET
SNUBBER
TRAILER HITCH BRACKET