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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side and Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (3) from the front transmission mount (9) and bracket (2).
  6. Remove the following components from the crossmember (8):
  7. • The front bolts (7)
    • The rear bolts (6)
    • The rear transmission mount nut (5)
    • The front suspension dampener (4), if necessary, 2WD models only
    • The front transmission mount (9), if necessary

    Object Number: 874195  Size: SH
  8. Remove the transaxle support (8) from the front suspension crossmember.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 874195  Size: SH
  1. Install the transaxle support (8) to the front suspension crossmember.
  2. Install the front transmission mount (9), if removed.
  3. Install the front suspension dampener (4), if removed, 2WD models only.
  4. Install the transaxle support (8) to the vehicle.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the rear transmission mount nut (5) to the transaxle support (8).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear transaxle mount nut to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  8. Install the front bolts (7) to the transaxle support (8).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the front bolts to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

  10. Install the rear bolts (6) to the transaxle support (8).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the rear bolts to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  12. Install the bolt (3) and nut (1), to the front transmission mount (9) and bracket (2).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut and bolt to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  14. Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side and Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
  15. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .