Engine Mount: Service and Repair

Engine Mount Replacement

Tools Required

J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Support the engine assembly using J 28467-B (1).
3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose from the throttle body.
5. Remove the air cleaner housing bolts.
6. Remove the air cleaner housing.




7. Remove the right front splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Remove the engine mount bracket retaining bolts.
9. Remove the engine mount bracket.
10. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.




11. Remove the front timing belt cover bolts.
12. Align the crankshaft pulley timing mark with the pointer, and the camshaft gears with the timing marks on the rear cover, by turning the crankshaft gear bolt.
13. Loosen the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
14. Turn the hex-key tab to relieve belt tension.
15. Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut.
16. Remove the timing belt idler pulley.
17. Remove the engine mount retaining bolts.
18. Remove the engine mount.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the engine mount.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

2. Install the engine mount retaining bolts.

Tighten the engine mount retaining bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).




3. Install the timing belt idler pulleys.
4. Install the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut.

Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Tension the timing belt by turning the timing belt automatic tensioner hex-key tab counterclockwise until the pointer is aligned to the indicator.

Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




6. Install the front timing belt cover.
7. Install the front timing belt cover bolts.

Tighten the front timing belt cover bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

8. Install the engine mount bracket and retaining bolts.

Tighten the engine mount bracket retaining bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

9. Remove the J 28467-B .
10. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.