Rear Body Mount Replacement (FE7)

Rear Body Mount Replacement (FE7)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tires and the wheels.
3. Using a block of wood and a suitable jack, support the exhaust and the rear support assembly.





4. Remove the exhaust system.





5. Remove the center support brackets (1).
6. Remove the two rear support assembly bolts.
7. Lower the rear of the support assembly.





8. Remove the two bolts at the body mount.
9. Remove the rear body mount.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear body mount.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the bolts securing the body mount.
Tighten the bolts to 77 Nm (57 ft. lbs.).





3. Raise the support assembly.
4. Install the two rear bolts securing the support assembly to the vehicle body.
Tighten the bolts to 207 Nm (153 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the center support bracket bolts (1).
Tighten the center support bracket bolts to 128 Nm (94 ft. lbs.).





6. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
7. Install the tires and the wheels.
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect and adjust the rear toe.