Engine Mount, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Support the engine in its installed position. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLED POSITION .

-- Remove the nuts from the right and left engine mounts -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts

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-- Lift the engine evenly by both spindles until the engine mount threaded pins are >>free<<.

-- Remove the bolts from the engine mount. Remove the engine mount.