Forward Body Mount Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the wheels and the tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. Use a jack stand in order to support the forward end of the rear suspension support assembly.
5. Remove the brackets from the body at the support assembly forward mounts.
6. Remove the two bolts that secure the front of the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
7. Lower the front end of the support assembly in order to enable mount removal.
8. Use a punch in order to perform the following actions:
8.1. Bend the tabs on the inboard mount (2)
8.2. Tap the mount (1) downward and out of the support assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Tap the mount into the support assembly, ensuring the following conditions upon installation:
- The flat is outboard (2).
- The notch is rearward (1)
2. Use a large pair of channel lock pliers in order to bend the tabs (2) outboard.
3. Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
4. Install the two bolts that secure the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.
Tighten the bolts to 191 Nm (141 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the brackets to the body at the support assembly forward mounts.
Tighten the bolts to 86 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System.
7. Install the wheels and the tires.
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.