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Engine Mount, Rear, Replacing






Engine mount rear, replacing

Special tools:
951 2050 BEVEL PROTRACTOR 951 2050 Bevel Protractor
999 5972 FIXTURE 999 5972 Fixture

Removal

Preparation





Remove
- the screw holding the mounting for the torque rod at the bracket on the engine
- the screws for the torque rod mounting at the wheel arches
- the engine stabilizer brace
- the upper nut for the rear engine pad.




Raise the car

Remove
- the splash guard under the engine.




- Remove the lower screw for the engine pad
- remove both the screws for the mountings holding the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
- fold the mountings forward.

Replacing the rear engine pad




- Remove the screw and nut at the lower torque rod mounting to the bracket on the transmission
- position a mobile jack under the transmission
- carefully lift up the engine so that the engine pad can be replaced
- remove the engine pad by pulling it forwards between the bevel gear and the transmission.
- Install the new engine pad
- install a new screw in the lower mounting for the engine pad. Do not tighten yet
- carefully lower the engine
Note! Ensure that the guide pin at the top of the engine pad locates correctly.

- remove the mobile jack.

Installation

Finishing
- Install a new screw and nut on the lower torque rod. Tighten to 35 Nm. Angle-tighten 90°. Use bevel protractor 951 2050 BEVEL PROTRACTOR 951 2050 Bevel Protractor.




- Tighten the lower screw in the engine pad. Tighten to 50 Nm
- install both the screws for the mountings for the three-way catalytic converter (TWC). Tighten to 10 Nm
- install the splashguard under the engine. Tighten to 25 Nm.
Lower the car.

Install
- A new nut in the upper mounting for the engine pad. Tighten to 50 Nm.





Install
- the engine stabilizer brace between the suspension turrets. Tighten the four screws. Tighten to 50 Nm
- the screw for the torque rod mounting at the torque bracket on the engine. Tighten to 80 Nm.