Transmission Mount: Service and Repair

Transmission Insulator and Retainer

Removal

NOTE: Rear wheel drive (RWD) procedure shown, four wheel drive (4WD) similar. The front driveshaft must be removed.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they can be installed in their original alignment.

Mark the rear driveshaft.





3. Remove the 4 rear driveshaft bolts.





4. NOTE: Do not use a hammer.

Remove the rear driveshaft from the flange using a pry bar.





5. Remove the transmission mount nuts.





6. Raise and support the transmission.





7. Remove the transmission mount.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the transmission mount.





Installation
1. Install the transmission mount.
1. Position the transmission mount on the extension housing.
2. Install the transmission mount-to-extension housing screws.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)





2. Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the nuts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)





3. NOTE: Align the driveshaft with the marks made during removal to make sure of correct balance.

Align and install the rear driveshaft.





4. With the marks aligned, install the rear driveshaft and bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)