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Engine Mount Strut Replacement



Engine Mount Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the forward engine mount strut bolt (3) and nut (1).
2. Remove the rear engine mount strut bolt (4) and nut (5).
3. Remove the engine mount strut (2).
4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions:

* Hardness
* Splitting
* Cracking





5. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts (body side).
6. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket (body side).




7. Remove the heater pipe bracket bolt from the engine mount.
8. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts (engine side).
9. If necessary, remove the engine mount strut bracket (engine side).



Installation Procedure





1. If necessary, position the engine mount strut bracket (engine side) to the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. If necessary, install the engine mount strut bracket bolts (engine side).

Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

3. Install the heater pipe bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).





4. If necessary, position the engine mount strut bracket (body side) to the vehicle.
5. If necessary, install the engine mount strut bracket bolts (body side).

Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).





6. Install the engine mount strut (2).
7. Install the rear engine mount strut bolt (4) and nut (5).

Tighten the bolt/nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

8. Install the forward engine mount strut bolt (3) and nut (1).

Tighten the bolt/nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).