Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.
- Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.
- Loosen the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
- Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts.
- Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
- Install the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
- Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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