For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.
- From the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount to transmission bolts.
- Loosen the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts.
- Loosen the front transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
- Loosen the rear transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
- Loosen the rear transmission mount to cradle bolts.
- Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket.
- Ensure the front transmission mount is centered in the front clevis on the cradle.
- Tighten the transmission mount to transmission bolts using the following sequence:
- Tighten the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts starting with the center bolt.
- Ensure the rear transmission mount bracket is seated on the transmission housing.
- Center the rear transmission mount in the rear cradle clevis.
- Tighten the rear transmission mount to cradle bolts.
- Remove the floor jacks.
- Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.
- Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
Important: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
| 10.1. | Rear bolt |
| 10.2. | Middle bolt |
| 10.3. | Front Bolt |
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
