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Powertrain Mount Balance Procedure - Total Mount

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IMPORTANT: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM1376073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the front transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
    GM851620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the rear transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
  6. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Mount-To-Transmission Bracket Bolts
    GM1376169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. From the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount to transmission bolts.
  9. Fig 4: View Of Engine Mount To Intermediate Bracket Bolts
    GM851553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Loosen the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts.
  11. Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket.
  12. Fig 5: View Of Transmission Mount To Transmission Bolts
    GM1376169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  13. Tighten the transmission mount to transmission bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  14. Fig 6: View Of Engine Mount To Intermediate Bracket Bolts
    GM851553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Tighten the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts starting with the center bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  16. Remove the floor jacks.
  17. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
  18. Fig 7: View Of Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
    GM851620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  20. Fig 8: View Of Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM1376073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  22. Lower the vehicle.