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Powertrain Mount Balance - Total Mounts



Powertrain Mount Balance - Total Mounts

Important: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.

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




2. Loosen the front transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.




3. Loosen the rear transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
4. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.




5. From the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount to transmission bolts.




6. Loosen the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts.
7. Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

8. Tighten the transmission mount to transmission bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




9. Tighten the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts starting with the center bolt.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Remove the floor jacks.
11. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.




12. Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).




13. Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

14. Lower the vehicle.