Engine Mount Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Inspect for loose or missing bolts at the following locations:
- The engine mount bracket to the engine.
- The engine mount to the frame.
- Replace loose or missing bolts. Refer to the following procedures:
- Remove the starter, when checking the right side only. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) in Engine Electrical.
- Using a jack on the square tab at the rear of the engine block raise the engine in order to complete the following tasks:
- Remove weight from the engine mount.
- Place a slight tension on the rubber cushion.
- Observe the engine mount while raising the engine.
- Replace the engine mount if the following conditions exist:
- Heat check cracks cover the hard rubber surface.
- The rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the engine mount.
- There is a split through the rubber cushion.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Engine Mounting Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Lifting the engine in an unapproved manner may cause component damage.