Powertrain Mount Balancing - Lower

Powertrain Mount Balancing - Lower

Note:
Follow the balance procedure steps listed below when front or rear mounts through bolts are loosened or removed during a repair procedure.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





2. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt (1).





3. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt (1).

4. Shake the powertrain from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.

Note:
It is essential that the through bolts are as close to centered as possible in the oversized mount insert holes before tightening to specification.

5. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt (1). See the appropriate transmission mount replacement procedure for the fastener tightening specifications.





6. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt (1). See the appropriate transmission mount replacement procedure for the fastener tightening specifications.

7. Lower the vehicle.