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Powertrain Mount Balance - Total Mounts

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IMPORTANT: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
    Fig 1: Front Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.
    4. Fig 2: Rear Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.
    7. Fig 3: Transaxle Adapter To Transaxle Bolts
    GM1810135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the transaxle adapter to transaxle bolts.
    8. Fig 4: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts (2).
  9. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
    10. Fig 5: Transaxle Adapter To Transaxle Bolts
    GM1810135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  10. Tighten the transaxle adapter to transaxle bolts in the following sequence.
    1. Rear
    2. Front
    3. Middle

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    11. Fig 6: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence.
    1. Middle
    2. Rear
    3. Front

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  12. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
  13. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
  14. Raise the vehicle.
    15. Fig 7: Rear Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    16. Fig 8: Front Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
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