Engine Mount LH: Removal

4x2/4x4 

1. 1.
   
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

1. 2.
   
   Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

1. 3.
   
   Remove the following items:
   • Refer to: AIR CLEANER .
   • Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE LH .
   • LH CAC intake pipe. Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INTAKE PIPE .
   • Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) OUTLET PIPE .

1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.

   Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame bolts.

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1. 5.
   
   If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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1. 6.
   
   If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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1. 7.
   
   If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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1. 8.
   
   
   NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   Remove and discard the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

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1. 9.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

   Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

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4x4 

1. 10.
   
   Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

1. 11.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. 12.
   
   Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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1. 13.
   
   Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

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1. 14.
   
   Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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1. 15.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the engine mount to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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4x2 

1. 16.
   
   Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
   • Allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.

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4x2/4x4 

1. 17.
   
   Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. 18.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, stud bolts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

   Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

   • Remove the studs.

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1. 19.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

   Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

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1. 20.
   
   Using the adjustable stand, raise the engine 50 mm (2 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. 21.
   
   Using a twisting motion, remove the LH engine mount.

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1. 22.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      Inspect the engine mount-to-frame nut plate for thread damage.

   1. 2.
      
      If the nut plate is damaged, remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut plate.

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1. 23.
   
   Remove the bolts and the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket.
   • Discard the bolts.
   • Clean the engine mount-to-cylinder block and engine mount-to-frame mating surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.

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