Front Mount: Removal: 4WD

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On 4WD vehicles the engine front support brackets attach directly to engine block and the axle housing. The brackets provide a solid interconnection for these units (Fig 1) (Fig 2). Engine must be supported during any service procedures involving the front support assemblies.

Fig 1: Removing Right Engine Mount Insulator And Support Bracket-4WD Vehicles

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Fig 2: Removing Left Engine Mount Insulator And Support Bracket-4WD Vehicles

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Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Install engine lifting (support) fixture.
Remove front axle (Refer to FRONT AXLE-C205F ).
Left mount insulator only. Remove starter wires and starter motor assembly (Refer to STARTER ).
Remove insulator to frame through bolt (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Engine Mount Insulator Frame-4WD Vehicles
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Raise engine slightly.
Remove upper insulator to support bracket stud nut and insulator to support through bolt.
Remove engine mount insulator (Fig 1) (Fig 2).
If engine support bracket is to be removed/replaced, remove support bracket to transmission bell housing bolt(s) and three (3) support bracket to engine block bolts. Remove support bracket (Fig 1) (Fig 2).