Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

Note: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. If equipped with LFA, remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (HP7) ().
3. If equipped with LE5, remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement (Battery Box Replacement)
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.




6. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.




9. Loosen the transaxle adapter to transaxle bolts.




10. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts (2).
11. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

12. Tighten the transaxle adapter to transaxle bolts in the following sequence to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

1. Rear
2. Front
3. Middle




13. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

1. Middle
2. Rear
3. Front

14. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
15. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
16. Raise the vehicle.




17. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).




18. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. If equipped with LFA, install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (HP7) ().
21. If equipped with LE5, install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement (Battery Box Replacement)
22. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).