Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Broken engine mountings can cause misalignment of certain drive-train components. Misalignment of drive-train components causes eventual destruction of the drive-train components.
If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine mounts will have increased stress put on them. This could cause the rest of the engine mounts to break.
If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine mounts will have increased stress put on them. This could cause the rest of the engine mounts to break.
- From under the hood, remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts. (right side shown, left side similar).
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.
- Using an adjustable jack on the square tab at the rear of the engine block, raise the engine.
- Remove the engine mount bolts. (right side shown, left side similar).
- Remove the engine mount.
- If equipped and necessary, remove the engine mount side bracket bolts and bracket. (right side shown, left side similar).
- Remove the engine mount bracket bolts.
- Remove the engine mount bracket.
CAUTION:
When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Lifting the engine in an unapproved manner may cause component damage.