Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the engine mount bracket (3) to the engine mount (2).
- Align the location mark (3) of the engine mount (1) to the engine mount bracket (2). NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the upper engine mount retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount and engine mount bracket as an assembly
- Install the engine mount bracket bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Ensure the slotted washer (1) or the plastisol insert washer (2) is properly installed between the engine mount and the frame.
- Raise the rear section of the frame
- Install but do not tighten the frame rear (1) and center (2) mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Ensure to tighten the frame bolts in sequence. - Tighten the frame bolts. 9.1. Tighten the left front frame bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft). 9.2. Tighten the right front frame bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft). 9.3. Tighten the center front frame bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft). 9.4. Tighten the rear front frame bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
- Remove the screw jack from the rear of the front frame.
- Remove the screw jack and block of wood from under the oil pan.
- Install the left and right lower engine mount nuts.
- Install the lower section of the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Unsecure the steering wheel.
- Install the tower brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).