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Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

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NOTE: 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. If equiped with LFA, remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (HP7) .
  3. If equiped with LE5, remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.
    6. Fig 2: Rear Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.
    9. Fig 3: Transaxle Adapter To Transaxle Bolts
    GM1810135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the transaxle adapter to transaxle bolts.
    10. Fig 4: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts (2).
  11. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
    12. Fig 5: Transaxle Adapter To Transaxle Bolts
    GM1810135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  12. Tighten the transaxle adapter to transaxle bolts in the following sequence to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
    1. Rear
    2. Front
    3. Middle
    13. Fig 6: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    1. Middle
    2. Rear
    3. Front
  14. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
  15. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
  16. Raise the vehicle.
    17. Fig 7: Rear Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    18. Fig 8: Front Transaxle Mount And Through Bolt
    GM1810098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. If equiped with LFA, install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (HP7) .
  21. If equiped with LE5, install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement
  22. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
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