Powertrain Mount Balancing (FWD)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Engine Support Fixture - Install - Engine Support Fixture
Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Bolt (1) - Loosen
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Transmission Front Mount Bolt (1) - Loosen
Lower the vehicle.
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Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Loosen [2x]
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Transmission Mount Transmission Side Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Loosely install the 4 transmission mount transmission side bolts (1).
Adjust the engine support fixture in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
Fig 1: Transmission Mount Bolts Tightening Sequence
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NOTE:
Refer to the procedure link for torque specification.

Transmission Mount Transmission Side Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [4x] - Transmission Mount Replacement
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NOTE:
Refer to the procedure link for torque specification.

Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten [2x] - Engine Mount Replacement
Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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NOTE:
Refer to the procedure link for torque specification.

Transmission Front Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten - Transmission Front Mount Replacement
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NOTE:
Refer to the procedure link for torque specification.

Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten - Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (FWD)
Lower the vehicle.
Engine Support Fixture - Remove - Engine Support Fixture
Air Cleaner Assembly - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement