Automatic Transaxle

Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing Following Engine Installation

Special Tools:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

1. NOTE:
^ Alignment of the engine/transaxle assembly is necessary in the case of any repairs to the subframe and support insulators, or if the engine starts to make booming noises.
^ The locations of support insulators and engine support insulators are described looking from the transaxle to the engine.
^ Steps which apply only to particular variants are indicated with a note.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the battery.







4. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL).
1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.
2. Disconnect two clips.
3. Disconnect the intake hose.







5. Install the special tools.







6. Disconnect the coolant expansion tank and lay it to one side.
^ Disconnect the speed control cable (if equipped) from the coolant expansion tank.







7. Loosen the bolts on the front support insulator two turns.







8. Loosen the bolts on the rear support insulator two turns.
9. Raise and support the vehicle.







10. Remove the engine undershield (if equipped).
^ Remove nine bolts.







11. Loosen the center bolt of the right-hand engine support insulator two turns.







12. Loosen the bolts of the right-hand engine support insulator two turns (continued).
1. On the vibration damper.
2. On the engine support insulator.







13. Remove the left-hand engine support insulator.

NOTE: The engine support insulator cannot be taken out at this stage.

14. Remove the left-hand engine support insulator.
^ Lift the engine/transaxle assembly slightly with the Transmission jack and take out the engine support insulator.







15. Using the special tools, check the position of the subframe.

NOTE: It should be possible to insert the special tools free of strain in the subframe and body locating bores.







16. Align the subframe (as necessary).
1. With the special tool inserted, tighten the four bolts, working diagonally.
2. Remove the special tools.

NOTE: The subframe must not move during the tightening operation.

17. Lower the vehicle.







18. Install the special tool in the place of the left-hand engine support insulator.







19. Align the rear support insulator bracket and secure it.

CAUTION: Do not distort or turn the support insulator.







20. Align the front support insulator bracket and secure it.

CAUTION: Do not distort or turn the support insulator.







21. Remove the special tools.
22. Raise and support the vehicle.







23. Secure the right-hand engine support insulator.
1. Tighten the bolts.
2. Install the vibration damper.







24. Tighten the center bolt of the right-hand engine support insulator.







25. Remove the special tool.
1. Remove the center bolt.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the special tool.
26. Install the left-hand engine support insulator.
^ Lift the engine/transaxle assembly slightly with the Transmission jack and install the engine support insulator.