Powertrain Mount Balancing
NOTE:
Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt (1).
- Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.
- Loosen the transaxle mount bolts (1).
- Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts (1).
- Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
- Tighten the transaxle mount bolts (1) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) in sequence.
- Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts (1) to 62 N.m (46 lb ft) in the following sequence.
- Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
- Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt (1) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .