No. 3 Engine Joint Bracket Installation Note

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Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack and attachment.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine And Transaxle Support Jack
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Install the SST using the following procedure.
CAUTION:
- Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
Fig 2: Identifying Special Engine Support Tool
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1. Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in the figure.
2. Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber. (Identical position to the right side)
  CAUTION:
  - When setting the SST on the right side, make sure it doesn't interfere with the DSC HU/CM.
  Fig 3: Installing Right Rear Shaft Of SST To Bolt Of Right Shock Absorber
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3. Install the left/right front shaft of the SST with front foot No. 2 to the bolt as shown in the figure.
4. Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.
5. Make sure each joint is securely tightened.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Left/Right Front Shaft Of SST With Front Foot No. 2 To Bolt
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Support the engine using the SST .
NOTE:
- The SST (49 E017 5A0) can be used in place of the SST (49 C017 5A0).
Fig 5: Supporting Engine Using SST
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Tighten the No. 3 engine mount bracket stud bolt.
Tightening torque

7.0-13 N.m {71.4-132.5 kgf.cm, 62.0-115.0 in.lbf}

Fig 6: Tightening No. 3 Engine Mount Bracket Stud Bolt
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Tighten the No. 3 engine joint bracket bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening procedure
1. Temporarily tighten (2).
2. Completely tighten (1).
3. Completely tighten (2).
Tightening torque

74.5-104.9 N.m {7.6-10.6 kgf.m, 55.0-76.6 ft.lbf}

Fig 7: Tightening No. 3 Engine Joint Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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