Engine and transmission, aligning

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Aligning is only necessary when the engine and transmission have been removed and also when the rubber mountings have been loosened at the engine/transmission assembly mounts and the engine carrier.

Loosen right rear mount -A- at engine and sub-frame.
Loosen left rear mount -B- at transmission and subframe.

Fig 1: Loosening Right And Left Rear Mounts
Loosen front mount at engine carrier and body.
Align and relieve stress on mounts by rocking engine/transmission assembly.
Tighten front and right rear mounts.
- Tightening torques, see ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, TIGHTENING TORQUES
Tighten left rear mount.
- Tightening torque ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, TIGHTENING TORQUES
Fig 2: Loosening Front Mount At Engine Carrier & Body