Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: View Of Front Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
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Loosen the front mount through bolt. Do not remove.

Fig 2: View Of Transaxle Mount And Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the rear mount through bolt. Do not remove.
Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.

Fig 3: Transmission Mount & Transmission Bolts
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From the engine compartment, loosen, do not remove the LH mount bolts.

Fig 4: Engine Mount & Mount Bracket Bolts
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Loosen, do not remove the RH mount bolts.
Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 5: Transmission Mount & Transmission Bolts
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Tighten the LH mount starting with the center bolt.
Tighten Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

Fig 6: Engine Mount & Mount Bracket Bolts
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Tighten the RH mount starting with the center bolt.
Tighten Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
Remove the floor jacks.
Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.

Fig 7: View Of Transaxle Mount And Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the rear mount through bolt.
Tighten Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).

Fig 8: View Of Front Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
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Tighten the front mount through bolt.
Tighten Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.