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Engine Support Insulators - LH: Removal

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NOTE: Apply threadlock to the LH and RH engine support insulator through bolt threads prior to installation.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and the upper radiator air deflector.
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  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and ACL cover as an assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  4. NOTE: It may be necessary to install washers between the Engine Lifting Bracket and the cylinder head to prevent the Engine Lifting Bracket from contacting the valve cover while supporting the engine.

    Install an Engine Lifting Bracket on the side of the LH cylinder head.

    • Attach a length of chain and a connecting link to the Engine Lifting Bracket.
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  5. Install the Engine Support Bar.
    • Attach the chain installed in the previous step to the Engine Support Bar hook to support the engine.
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  6. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
    • Discard the 2 bolts.
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  7. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the 2 transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

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  8. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  9. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  10. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Remove the LH engine support insulator through bolt.

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  11. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Loosen the RH engine support insulator through bolt.

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  12. Raise the LH side of the engine 50 mm (1.968 in).
  13. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate can occur.

    Remove the 3 LH engine support insulator-to-frame bolts.

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    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

  14. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
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  15. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  16. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
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  17. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  18. NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

    Lower the front axle to allow clearance to the LH engine support insulator.

    All vehicles 

  19. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
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  20. Inspect the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate for thread damage. If the nut plate is damaged, bend 2 tabs back and remove the nut plate. Replace the nut plate with service part number 56190 and bend the 2 tabs back to the original position.
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  21. If necessary, remove the 3 bolts and the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
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