Powertrain Mount Balance - Total Mounts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Loosen the front mount through bolt. Do not remove.
- Loosen the rear mount through bolt. Do not remove.
- Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.
- From the engine compartment, loosen, do not remove the LH mount bolts.
- Loosen, do not remove the RH mount bolts.
- Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket
- Tighten the LH mount starting with the center bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the RH mount starting with the center bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the floor jacks.
- Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Tighten the rear mount through bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Tighten the front mount through bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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