Engine Torque Strut Adjustment

Fig 1: Splash Shield

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The upper and lower torque struts need to be adjusted together to assure proper engine positioning and engine mount loading. Whenever a torque strut bolt(s) is loosened, this procedure must be performed.

1. Remove accessory drive belt splash shield (3) .
   Fig 2: Pencil Strut

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   1 - NUT

   2 - PENCIL STRUT

   3 - NUT

   4 - FLAT WASHER

   5 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

2. Remove pencil strut (2) .
   Fig 3: Engine Mounting - Right Side

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   1 - BOLT

   2 - RIGHT FENDER

   3 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   4 - NUTS

   5 - BOLT

   6 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT

   7 - BOLT

   8 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   9 - BOLT

   10 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

   11 - BOLT

   12 - RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

3. Loosen the upper (6) and lower torque strut (10) attaching bolt at the suspension crossmember and shock tower bracket .
   Fig 4: Floor Jack Positioning

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   1 - WOOD BLOCK

   2 - FLOOR JACK

4. The engine position may now be adjusted by positioning a suitable floor jack on the forward edge of the transmission bell housing .
   NOTE: The floor jack must be positioned as shown in Fig 4 to prevent minimal upward lifting of the engine.
   Fig 5: Engine Mounting - Right Side

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   1 - BOLT

   2 - RIGHT FENDER

   3 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   4 - NUTS

   5 - BOLT

   6 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT

   7 - BOLT

   8 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   9 - BOLT

   10 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

   11 - BOLT

   12 - RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

5. With the engine supported, remove the upper (6) and lower torque strut (10) attachment bolt(s) at shock tower bracket and suspension crossmember . Verify that the torque struts are free to move within the shock tower bracket and crossmember. Reinstall the torque strut bolt(s), but do not tighten.
   Fig 6: Floor Jack Positioning

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   1 - WOOD BLOCK

   2 - FLOOR JACK

6. Carefully apply upward force, allowing the upper engine to rotate rearward.
   Fig 7: Engine Position Measurement

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7. When the distance between the center of the rearmost attaching bolt on the engine mount bracket (point "A") and the center of the hole on the shock tower bracket (point "B") is 119 mm (4.70 in.) .
   CAUTION: The engine must be held in position with jack until both the upper and lower torque strut bolts are tightened.
   Fig 8: Engine Mounting - Right Side

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   1 - BOLT

   2 - RIGHT FENDER

   3 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   4 - NUTS

   5 - BOLT

   6 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT

   7 - BOLT

   8 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   9 - BOLT

   10 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

   11 - BOLT

   12 - RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

8. With the engine held at the proper position, tighten both the upper strut (6) and lower torque strut (10) bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) .
9. Remove the floor jack.
   Fig 9: Pencil Strut

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   1 - NUT

   2 - PENCIL STRUT

   3 - NUT

   4 - FLAT WASHER

   5 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

10. Install pencil strut (2) and tighten nuts (1,3) to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.) .
    Fig 10: Splash Shield

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    1 - RIGHT MOUNT BOLT ACCESS PLUG

    2 - FASCIA

    3 - SPLASH SHIELD

    4 - CRANKSHAFT BOLT ACCESS PLUG

11. Install accessory drive belt splash shield (3) .