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Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

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NOTE: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
    Fig 1: View Of Front Transaxle Mount & Through Bolt
    GM1623164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Transaxle Mount & Through Bolt
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  4. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Mount To Transaxle Bolts
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  8. Loosen the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
  9. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
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  10. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts.
  11. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
  12. Fig 5: Identifying Transaxle Mount To Transaxle Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  13. Install the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  14. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
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  15. Install the engine mount bolts.

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

  16. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
  17. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
  18. Raise the vehicle.
  19. Fig 7: View Of Rear Transaxle Mount & Through Bolt
    GM1623166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt.

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

  21. Fig 8: View Of Front Transaxle Mount & Through Bolt
    GM1623164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt.

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

  23. Lower the vehicle.