Transmission Mount: Service and Repair
Transmission Mounting SystemREMOVAL
PITCHING STOPPER
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)
3. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
4. Remove the pitching stopper.
TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER & REAR CUSHION RUBBER
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Jack-up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
3. Remove the center exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model)
4. Remove the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model)
5. Remove the heat shield cover.
6. Set the transmission jack under the transmission. Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the oil pan.
7. Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
8. Remove the rear cushion rubber from transmission.
INSTALLATION
PITCHING STOPPER
1. Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-cm, 42.8 ft. lbs.)
2. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
3. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
4. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER & REAR CUSHION RUBBER
1. Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission.
Tightening torque: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
2. Install the crossmember.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm (7.6 kgf-cm, 55.3 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove the transmission jack.
4. Install the heat shield cover.
5. Install the center exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model)
6. Install the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model)
7. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
INSPECTION
Repair or replace parts if the results of the inspection below are not satisfied.
PITCHING STOPPER
Check pitching stopper for bends or damage. Ensure there are no cracks, hardening or damage on rubbers.
TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER & REAR CUSHION RUBBER
Check the crossmember for bends or damage. Ensure there are no cracks, hardening, or damage on cushion rubbers.