Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Broken or deteriorated mounts can cause misalignment and destruction of certain drive train components. When a single mount breaks, the remaining mounts are subjected to abnormally high stresses.

NOTE: Refer to ENGINE MOUNTING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Remove the underbody shields, if equipped.
Remove the engine mount through-bolt and nut for the side being replaced.

Fig 1: View of Engine Mount Through-bolt
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NOTE: Refer to ENGINE LIFTING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Using a jack on the square tab (left side shown) at the rear of the engine block, raise the engine. In order to access the square tab on the right side remove the starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR in Starter.
Raise the engine only enough to remove the engine mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Square Tab at Rear of Engine Block
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Remove the bolts for the engine mount frame bracket.
Remove the engine mount frame bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Frame Bracket Bolts
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Remove the bolts holding the engine mount to the engine.
Remove the engine mount with the shield.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mount to Engine Bolts
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