Engine Mount LH: Removal

4x2/4x4 

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

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

• 3.
  
  Remove the following items:
  1. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  2. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
  3. LH CAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  4. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .

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

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

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

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• 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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• 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 

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

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

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

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

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

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• 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 

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

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4x2/4x4 

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

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

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

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• 22.
  
  

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

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

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• 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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