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.
   
   
   NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

   Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

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1. 3.
   
   Remove the nuts and the hood.

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1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

   1. 1.
      
      Release the clip.

   1. 2.
      
      Detach and position the hood shock aside.

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1. 5.
   
   
   NOTE: It is not necessary to separate the air cleaner outlet pipe and the air cleaner, the 2 components can be removed as an assembly.

   Remove the following items:

   • Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .
   • Refer to: AIR CLEANER .

1. 6.
   
   Remove the retainers and the radiator top shield.

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1. 7.
   
   
   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 Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.
   • Attach a length of chain and a connecting link to the special tool.

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1. 8.
   
   
   • Install Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.
   • Attach the chain installed in the previous step to the hook on the special tool.

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1. 9.
   
   If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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1. 10.
   
   If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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1. 11.
   
   If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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1. 12.
   
   Remove and discard the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
   • Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.

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1. 13.
   
   
   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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1. 14.
   
   
   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 and stud bolts.

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4x4 

1. 15.
   
   Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

4x2/4x4 

1. 16.
   
   
   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. 17.
   
   Using the special tool, raise the LH side of the engine 50 mm (2 in).

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4x4 

1. 18.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle.

   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. 19.
   
   Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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1. 20.
   
   Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

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1. 21.
   
   Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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1. 22.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.

   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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4x2/4x4 

1. 23.
   
   
   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 LH engine mount-to-frame bolts.

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1. 24.
   
   Remove the LH engine mount.

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1. 25.
   
   

   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. 26.
   
   Remove the bolts and the LH 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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