Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing
Special Tool(s):
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
NOTE: An abnormal vibration can be caused by a component, such as an engine or transaxle support insulator mount, which is acting in a rigid manner because of a distorted or twisted mounting position. As a result, the support insulator does not absorb vibration as it should.
1. Using the special tool, support the engine.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
2. Detach the coolant reservoir.
^ Remove the bolts.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Loosen the engine mount bolts.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
4. Remove the air cleaner and mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2 Detach the intake duct.
3 Remove the air cleaner and MAF sensor.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
5. Loosen the transaxle mount nuts.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Loosen the rear roll restrictor bolt.
NOTE: Automatic transaxle shown, manual transaxle similar.
8. Remove the front roll restrictor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the roll restrictor.
9. Using the special tool, align the powertrain.
1 Install the special tool.
2 Tighten the bolts.
NOTE: The special tool is marked with an arrow and "Front".
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Partially raise the powertrain to allow the mounts to move freely.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
12. Tighten the transaxle mount nuts.
13. Tighten the engine mount bolts.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
14. Remove the special tool.
1 Lower the powertrain.
2 Remove the special tool.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
15. Raise and support the vehicle.
16. Remove the special tool.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the special tool.
17. Tighten the rear roll restrictor bolt.
NOTE: Automatic transaxle shown, manual transaxle similar.
18. Install the front roll restrictor.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Install the air cleaner and MAF sensor.
1 Install the air cleaner and MAF sensor.
2 Connect the intake duct.
3 Connect the electrical connectors.
NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.
21. Install the coolant reservoir.