Engine Mount LH Removal / Installation - 3.0L: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Position the engine support insulator.

   4WD vehicles 

   Fig 1: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nut

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2. Install the engine support insulator nut.

   Tightening Torque 103 Nm {10.5 kgf-m, 76 ft-lbf} 

   Fig 2: Locating Axle Housing Mounting Bolts

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3. Raise the front axle into place and install the 3 front axle mounting bolts.

   Tightening Torque 66 Nm {6.7 kgf-m, 49 ft-lbf} 

   Fig 3: Securing Front Axle Housing With Suitable Jack

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4. Remove the jack.
   Fig 4: Locating Bolt

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   CAUTION:

   • Remove the tape applied during removal.
5. Align the index marks and install new front driveshaft straps and bolts.

   Tightening Torque 19 Nm {1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lbf} 

   2WD vehicles 

   Fig 5: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nut (2WD Vehicles)

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6. Install the engine support insulator nut.

   Tightening Torque 103 Nm {10.5 kgf-m, 76 ft-lbf} 

   All vehicles 

7. Lower the engine and remove the three-bar engine support SST  .
   Fig 6: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts

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8. Install the engine support insulator nuts.

   Tightening Torque 109 Nm {11.1 kgf-m, 80 ft-lbf} 

9. Remove the lifting eyes SST  .
10. Install the fan blade. See COOLING FAN AND CLUTCH REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 3.0L .
11. Install the hood.
12. Connect the battery.