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Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side



Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the underhood electrical center cover.




3. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) harness connector (3, 4).
4. Disconnect the positive battery cables (1) from the underhood electrical center.




5. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.




6. Remove the underhood electrical center tray bracket nuts (1, 2) and bolt (3).
7. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the tray bracket.




8. Lift the electrical center up and swing it back and out of the way.




9. Support the transmission with a floor jack. Use a piece of wood between the jack and the transmission.




10. Remove the transmission mount to transmission bolts.




11. Remove the transmission mount to mid-rail bolts.




12. Using a floor jack, slowly lower the transmission enough to remove the transmission mount from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the transmission mount to the mid-rail.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Hand start the transmission mount to mid-rail bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).




3. Using a floor jack, raise the transmission until it contacts the transmission mount.





Important: The transmission mount to transmission bolts must be hand started. Do not pry the transmission or mount to align the holes.

4. Hand start the transmission mount to transmission bolts using the following sequence:
1. Rear bolt
2. Middle bolt
3. Front bolt
5. Using the previous sequence, tighten the transmission mount bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

6. Reposition the underhood electrical center.
7. Connect the wiring harness to the tray bracket.




8. Install the electrical center nuts (1, 2) and bolt (3).
* Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
* Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




9. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.




10. Install the positive battery cables (1) to the underhood electrical center.

Tighten the positive cable nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

11. Connect the engine control module harness connectors (3, 4).
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Install the underhood electrical center cover.