SUBFRAME Mount, Adjusting

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-- Support the engine with the transmission but do not lift it. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

-- Replace the subframe mount bolts -1, 3 and 5- one after the other (if this was not already performed when the engine was installed) and hand tighten.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts

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-- Replace the subframe mount bolts -2- one after the other (if this was not already performed when the engine was installed) and hand tighten.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount Bolts

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-- Install the left and right support arm bolts just enough so that it is possible to move the mount.

Between engine support and right longitudinal member, there must be clearance -a- 10 mm.

Fig 3: Identifying Subframe Mount
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The casting edge on the engine support must stand parallel to the support arm -1-.
Dimension -b- = Dimension -b-.

-- The edges on the support arm -2- and transmission mount -1- are parallel on the transmission side.

Dimension -x- same size on both sides of bracket.

-- Tighten subframe mount bolts.

Installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount And Support Arm

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Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT