Removal and Installation
NOTE: Engine hydro-mounts may show surface cracks this will not effect performance and mount should not be replaced. Only replace the engine hydro-mounts when leaking fluid:
- Drive shaft distress.
- Any front end structural damage (after repair).
- Insulator replacement.
FRONT
Removal
1. Remove the insulator attaching nuts from top of the mounting bracket.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Support the engine with a jack and a block of wood across the full width of the oil pan.
4. Remove the lower attaching nuts from the bottom of the insulator to the frame.
5. Raise engine carefully with jack enough to remove the insulator from it's mount.
Installation
1. Install insulator onto the frame.
2. Lower the engine onto the insulator mount. Remove jack from vehicle.
3. Tighten the insulator to frame nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower vehicle. Install the upper attaching nuts to mount and tighten to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
REAR
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
3. Remove the insulator through bolt from the mount.
4. Remove the transmission mount fasteners and remove mount.
5. Reverse removal procedure for installation. Refer to Torque Specifications in this section.