Engine Mount: Service and Repair

Engine Mount Replacement (Front)

Removal Procedure

Notice: Broken or deteriorated mounts can cause misalignment and destruction of certain drive train components. When a single mount breaks, the remaining mounts are subjected to abnormally high stresses.




1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the underbody shields, if equipped.
3. Remove the engine mount through-bolt and nut for the side being replaced.

Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Lifting the engine in an unapproved manner may cause component damage.




4. Using a jack on the square tab (left side shown) at the rear of the engine block, raise the engine. In order to access the square tab on the right side remove the starter.
5. Raise the engine only enough to remove the engine mount.




6. Remove the bolts for the engine mount frame bracket.
7. Remove the engine mount frame bracket.




8. Remove the bolts holding the engine mount to the engine.
9. Remove the engine mount with the shield.

Installation Procedure

1. Sub-assemble the engine mount, shield, and one bolt.




2. Install the engine mount and shield to the engine.
3. Install the engine mount to engine bolts.
Tighten the engine mount to engine bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).




4. Install the engine mount frame bracket to the frame.
5. Install the engine mount frame bracket bolts.
Tighten the engine mount frame bracket bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
6. Lower the engine.




7. Install the engine mount through-bolts and nuts. Tighten
Tighten the through-bolts or the nuts to the following:
- Tighten the through-bolts to 74 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Tighten the nuts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
8. Install the starter, if removed.
9. Lower the vehicle.